Borrowing a sword

Chapter 243 The Only One, the Stabilizing Force
Three days later, Xu Ziqing broke through another minor realm by soaking in a medicinal bath and using the [Heaven and Earth Furnace].

In order to crush him, Chu Huaixu also silently clicked the upgrade button, raising himself to the Great Perfection of the Second Realm.

In the afternoon, Li Chunsong made a special trip over.

He briefly informed the three of the details regarding the relief mission.

Everyone is aware of this rule.

Han Shuangjiang was not in a hurry to enter the inner sect, simply because Chu Huaixu had not yet reached the third realm and she wanted to wait for him.

Chu Huaixu did so because he knew the big ice block would wait for him, but Xiao Xu's cultivation was as slow as a tortoise's crawl, which he found extremely annoying. However, he thought it would be better to wait for Xiao Xu as well.

But Li Chunsong delivered three communication talismans, giving one to each of the three of them.

"With the strength of the three of you, there's no need to wait until the third realm. You can start the relief mission first."

"The communication talisman is lit up, which means that an outer disciple from the foot of the mountain is using the communication talisman to request help."

"It can sense the other party's location."

The three nodded upon hearing this.

Chu Huaixu was very familiar with communication symbols and rescue missions.

He used to take on many similar quests when he played "Borrowing Swords".

You can earn rewards from your sect and rewards from system tasks.

Moreover, his main character in "Borrowing a Sword" is someone who has entered the inner sect of Spring and Autumn Mountain, and the entry rules of the four major sects are almost the same.

Generally, if a communication talisman flashes a faint red light, it means that the situation on the sender's end is only slightly troublesome. When sending the message, the sender did not set the danger level too high, and the situation is generally not too urgent, mostly due to a lack of manpower.

If it's a blinding red light, it means the situation is urgent and you need to come quickly to save your life.

If it flashes with black light, that's the highest level of danger, meaning the messenger believes the matter is beyond the capabilities of the outer disciples and needs to report to the stewards for assistance.

For those who come to the aid, the Taoist sect will provide each of them with a divine steed.

This monster has no other special characteristics except that it runs very fast and has great endurance, and it's not very smart and doesn't feel tired at all.

It's the kind of animal that if you tell it to keep running, it will keep running until it dies.

Two days passed after the three received the communication talisman, but the talisman still did not light up.

Bored out of his mind, Chu Huaixu simply leveled up again, studying the third volume of the Daoist Canon and entering the third realm.

But this caused him excruciating pain, and he barely managed to endure it by gritting his teeth, without letting out any screams.

In addition, Chu Huaixu also discovered what the third volume of the Daoist Canon was about.

In the first stage, the focus of body refinement is mainly on the skin.

For some reason, in the second stage, I started training my internal organs.

Only in the third stage does one begin to train their flesh.

During his breakthrough, not a single muscle in his body felt comfortable!

Yes, it's all the meat, no corner is missed!
When Han Shuangjiang and Xu Ziqing saw him in the morning, they felt that something about him seemed different.

"You've entered the third realm?" the giant ice block asked.

"Yeah, I've been so bored these past few days, I thought I'd break through a realm for fun," Chu Huaixu said casually.

It's obvious that both Han Shuangjiang and Xu Ziqing, the two main characters of this world, have been caught up in this transmigrator's affairs.

Chu Huaixu's breakthrough seemed even easier than her own Xuan Yin Body.

It seems that his mental state loosens as soon as he has a thought.

What's even stranger is that he was clearly only a mid-grade spiritual embryo.

In the afternoon, Chu Huaixu, feeling utterly bored, had just eaten a lot of lunch like a glutton and was feeling a bit dizzy. He yawned and thought about taking a nap.

But his gaze suddenly sharpened.

The family of three reached into their pockets and took out the communication talisman.

The talisman was flashing with a blinding red light!
"Let's go!" Without uttering a single unnecessary word, Chu Huaixu immediately turned and mounted the swift steed that was tied up outside the courtyard.

Han Shuangjiang and Xu Ziqing, who were washing dishes, knew that the messenger must be in a hurry, so they immediately jumped onto their demonic beasts.

The three were clearly in different moods.

The two main characters in the story also felt a sense of tension and urgency that were hard to describe.

Only Chu Huaixu, after mounting his horse and feeling the whistling wind and the rapid speed, let out a joyful cry:
"Yah ho——!"

Stars fall in the forest, Fox Moon Cliff.

Three evil cultivators dressed in purple robes were looking at the Taoist disciples in front of them with mocking expressions.

"I didn't expect them to be so fast."

“Now, behind you is a sheer cliff, try running down it again,” one of them said with a laugh.

Of the ten Taoist disciples, three were seriously injured and were unconscious, being carried by the other disciples.

Originally, this was just a simple sect mission, as the target was only two evil cultivators in the early stages of the third realm.

Evil cultivators are inherently weak, and even those at the early stage of the third realm may not be a match for Daoist disciples at the great perfection of the second realm.

But after descending the mountain to vanquish the demon, they unexpectedly discovered there was another person there.

These two people addressed him as "Your Excellency, the High Envoy".

This person possesses the cultivation of the third realm at its peak, comparable to an outer sect steward of the Daoist sect.

Of the ten people on this trip, nine were outer disciples at the second level, while only the senior brother in charge was at the second level of the third level.

So much so that the situation reversed, and they were no match for this envoy at all.

What made everyone feel most desperate was that this envoy's cultivation was not as superficial as the other two.

His foundation was solid, his spiritual power was strong and condensed, and his aura was long and stable. He gave people the feeling that he was no weaker than the outer sect steward.

The only third-realm disciple on the Daoist side was named Jiang Chang. He immediately made a decision, activating the communication talisman while leading his fellow disciples to retreat while fighting.

Fortunately, the Taoist disciples had many magical treasures and methods, and they also had a numerical advantage.

Although they were no match for these three evil cultivators and were forced to retreat step by step, at least for now, their lives were not in danger.

The Starfall Forest provides even more convenience, as the forest itself makes it easier to escape.

“But now…” Jiang Chang turned around and glanced at the cliff behind him.

He took a deep breath, stepped forward, and stood at the very front of his fellow students.

Among everyone present, he had the highest cultivation level.

Before he descended the mountain, his fellow disciples showered him with compliments, saying things like:

"We'll have to rely on Senior Brother Jiang for this trip."

Since I have accepted every compliment with a smile, there is no reason for me to back down now!
The envoy, dressed in a long purple robe, glanced at Jiang Chang with a playful look and said:
"With your cultivation level, you could actually escape by simply abandoning them here."

Are you sure you don't want to run away?

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chang's face revealed endless sarcasm.

"You vile and evil cultivator, put away your laughable psychological tricks! I, Jiang Chang, am a dignified disciple of the Daoist sect. How dare you, a reptile and rat hiding in the shadows, entertain me!"

Upon hearing this, the envoy's playful expression vanished instantly, replaced by an endless chilling aura.

"You brat! You're asking for death!!"

Three magnificent steeds are galloping at full speed.

Chu Huaixu channeled his divine sense into the communication talisman and said, "Fortunately, we are not far from the Daoist sect. Hopefully, we can make it in time."

But he was actually quite puzzled.

Why do these heretical practitioners dare to frequently appear in areas under the jurisdiction of the Taoist sect?
Including the last time we went down the mountain to exorcise demons, an evil cultivator's altar actually appeared in an area not far from the Taoist sect.

Are they just getting bolder, or do they have some ulterior motive?

With this thought in mind, he suddenly said to Han Shuangjiang and Xu Ziqing, "Too slow."

Before the two could react, they saw him dismount from the swift horse.

The next moment, he suddenly rushed forward, the force of which left a deep crater in the mud.

However, their speed was not as fast as that of the Divine Steed.

Han Shuangjiang lacks physical strength, while Xu Ziqing's strength stems from her low cultivation level.

As a result, the two could only continue forward on their demonic beasts.

As the stars fell into the forest, Chu Huaixu transformed into a fleeting shadow.

He was like a catapult, leaping forward a great distance with each step.

His agile movements, combined with his extraordinary physique, made him incredibly fast.

Sometimes, whether you can fly or not is not important.

For a specific example, you can refer to Saitama from One-Punch Man.

Moreover, Chu Huaixu was like a beast unleashed from its cage at this moment.

If there are obstacles ahead that cannot be avoided, just crash into them.

He just kept going in a straight line.

"Even if you ride a swift steed, you still have to go around in circles."

Apart from that, he did not use any methods to conceal his aura.

Instead, he freely unleashed his energy in all directions!
Chu Huaixu understood very well why police cars often sound their sirens.

His goal now is to let the heretical cultivators know that the Taoist sect's support has arrived.

The situation there is critical; there is a high risk of death.

If the heretical cultivators were to become afraid and flee immediately, then their fellow disciples would be safe.

If I were to sneak along the way, the time I would spend might result in serious injury or even death to some of my fellow disciples!

If he were still playing "Borrowing Swords," he would definitely choose to use the Concealing Breath Technique.

Those evil cultivators are all "wild monsters," we can't let them get away, they're all moving experience points!

But he's not playing games anymore.

As expected, at the edge of Fox Moon Cliff, the envoy immediately sensed Chu Huaixu's presence.

He scanned the area with his divine sense and couldn't help but smile.

“Your Taoist sect’s support has arrived,” he said.

The faces of the Taoist disciples immediately lit up with joy.

Jiang Chang, who was severely injured, was at his last gasp. He covered the bloody hole in his abdomen with his left hand, and a hint of relief finally flashed in his eyes.

But everyone wasn't stupid, and they quickly realized something was wrong.

Sure enough, a playful look reappeared in the envoy's eyes, and he said with a smile:
"You're not waiting for me to run away, are you?"

"Hahahaha! I don't know how you managed to ask for help, but all you got was someone at the third realm, and someone who just entered the third realm and hasn't even reached the first level yet!"

"What, you've called your junior brother to die with you?" he said, looking at Jiang Chang.

Upon hearing this, the light in the eyes of the Taoist disciples immediately vanished.

Entering the third realm for the first time?
How could they possibly be a match for someone at the Great Perfection of the Third Realm!

And this is not right; according to the rules, there should be three people present.

Jiang Chang knew that if the Daoist sect sent three more disciples at the third realm, even if they were all at the early stage of the third realm, they would definitely be able to join forces with us to cut off the enemy's dog head!
After all, those who dare to take on the rescue mission are all Daoist prodigies trying to enter the inner sect, and cannot be regarded as ordinary third-realm cultivators!
But what if there is only one person, and they have only just entered the third realm?
"Then I'll only hurt him!"

However, endless surprise soon welled up in the envoy's heart.

"How could it be so fast! How could this person who came be so fast!"

Jiang Chang, carrying his longsword, glanced at his fellow disciples behind him, all of whom were seriously injured.

He noticed that many people already had the resolve to die in their eyes!

Since there is no way out, then let's fight to the death!

Jiang Chang's eyes also began to show a willingness to die!
But soon, these emotions receded from their hearts like a receding tide.

Because a figure suddenly fell from the sky and landed right between the two groups of people, and actually smashed a huge crater in the ground!

Smoke and dust filled the air, obscuring everything.

All that could be vaguely seen was that the person was wearing a black robe with gold patterns adorning the sleeves and other parts.

His belt seemed to have quite a few ornaments hanging from it.

As he descended from the sky, several tokens were still swaying back and forth.

After the smoke and dust dissipated slightly, sunlight pierced through the remaining dust particles and fell upon him.

A token on the man's belt, still swaying slightly, reflected a dazzling golden light.

He stood to the side, and on the token were only four large characters, yet they possessed a power that was enough to reassure people.

——【The Chief of Xuanhuang】.

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