Cultivating Immortality in a Family: I Prove Immortality Through the Chaotic Dao Realm

Chapter 155 A Crimson Glow Appears! A Gray Glow Flashes!
As soon as she finished speaking, Shen Qianxue's aura surged!

"Qiang——!"

A clear and melodious sword cry resounded through the sky, like the cry of a phoenix in the heavens!
A condensed, ice-blue sword shadow shot out from Shen Qianxue's jade lips, circled once above her head, and transformed into a phantom of a long sword with a crystal-clear body!
It was her flying spirit sword—the Flying Snow Frost Sword!

A surge of powerful Foundation Establishment stage mana was poured into the Flying Snow Sword, causing it to grow to several meters in size as it faced the wind, instantly dispersing the mist from the Netherworld Swamp, with the water beneath the sword surging and churning!
"More than an hour? Four thousand miles?!"

After a brief moment of shock, Lin Wanshuang's face immediately lit up with a fierce fighting spirit.

"Okay! Sister Qianxue, wait for me! How could I, Lin Wanshuang, miss out on such a lively event!"

She glanced tenderly at the Misty Flower in the distance, which was about to make a move, feeling somewhat reluctant to leave.

But the action was taken without hesitation.

With a wave of her hand, a magnificent spirit beast pouch inlaid with various gemstones at her waist suddenly shone brightly!

"Wow—!"

A bird's cry, piercing through the air and filled with wildness and majesty, tore through the sky!
A magnificent, crimson crane with an imposing physique, a wingspan of eight zhang (approximately 33 meters), and feathers that resembled burning flames soared into the sky!

It exuded powerful fire-attribute spiritual energy fluctuations, and was actually a Earth-level bloodline spirit bird with strength comparable to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage—the Crimson Flame Crane!

"Red Glow! Southwest direction, Green Leaf Mountain! Show me your ability to chase the wind and the sun!"

Lin Wanshuang let out a delicate shout, and her figure floated up like a light willow catkin, landing steadily on Zhu Yanhe's broad back.

At the same time, Shen Qianxue took a step forward and appeared in mid-air.

The Flying Snow Frost Sword above her head suddenly fell, enveloping her body in its light.

The next moment, she seemed to transform into an ice-blue sword rainbow that tore through space!
"Go!" Shen Qianxue's icy voice echoed in Lin Wanshuang's ears.

"Hongxia, keep up with Sister Qianxue! Go as fast as you can!" Lin Wanshuang patted the crane's neck.

"Wow!"

The crimson crane cried out in response, then suddenly flapped its wings, stirring up towering heat waves and raging winds, transforming into a streak of crimson light.

They chased after the icy blue sword rainbow that was so fast it was almost impossible to see it!

In the instant she flew away, Lin Wanshuang flicked her finger in the direction of the Misty Hidden Flower, and a small clump of spiritual liquid emitting an alluring fragrance fell precisely into the depths of the flower bush.

She made a cute face at the mist: "Little one, you're lucky this time. I'll come find you to play again next time!"

Two dazzling rainbows, one icy blue like lightning, the other crimson red like fire.

With a terrifying speed comparable to that of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, the two instantly pierced through the thick clouds and fog above the Youwu Marsh and sped off towards Qingye Mountain Market in the southwest!

Flying swords move at lightning speed, spirit birds soar, and reinforcements arrive from afar in an instant!

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Aobayama Market.

The outer quarters are mostly inhabited by rogue cultivators in the early stages of Qi Refining and their families; there are not many even in the middle stages of Qi Refining.

Although there were many of these people, they posed no threat to the demonic cultivators besieging the market or the Lu, Zhou, and Wu families.

The patrol personnel who were originally patrolling the outer market had been easily wiped out by the Foundation Establishment cultivators when Mo Yunzi led his team to attack.

The bodies were conspicuously scattered and discarded on several main roads as a warning.

So at this moment, the entire outer neighborhood was quiet, everyone had closed their doors and windows, trembling as they waited for the storm to pass.

Inside the inner chamber, beside the large array of light curtains.

Chen Qian didn't expect Shen Qianxue to respond so quickly after they exchanged messages.

After all, this isn't a mobile phone; it can't do instant messaging. At most, it's like leaving a message on QQ.

They might be in seclusion, hunting monsters, or meeting with friends, so it's normal that they don't check the comments for a while.

He used the talisman to call for help as a backup plan, not placing all his hopes on it.

Unexpectedly, only ten breaths later, I received a reply from Shen Qianxue.

Just a few simple words: Arrive within two hours!

Chen Qian raised an eyebrow, surprised that she was so close.

If Shen Qianxue could arrive before the great formation was broken, then everything would be fine.

Otherwise, as a last resort, he would have to use some of the trump cards from the Xuan Tian Sacred Tree.

However, in order not to attract too much attention, he still needs to disguise himself a little.

Before making a move, hide first and change your clothes.

Then he applied his earth-based divine power—the Undying Armor of Earth.

This supernatural ability, besides its astonishing defensive power, also has three layers of protective phantoms that can completely conceal his figure.

He has never used it in public before, and once he does, absolutely no one will recognize him.

Therefore, his only worry was that nothing bad would happen to the people he was close to.

Thinking of this, he asked Chen Yunyi to invite the Fifth Elder, Chen Hongjin, over so that he could make some arrangements and be prepared.

His innate soul once again sensed a crisis, even stronger than during the battle just now.

Therefore, he was certain that when the battle resumed, the demonic cultivators would have some backup plans.

The great formation will most likely be broken.

Therefore, it is necessary to make some preparations first.

In such a large-scale battle, if one is unprepared, the casualties will be heavy.

Upon hearing that Chen Qian had something to discuss, Chen Hongjin immediately came over with Chen Yunyi.

He knew that Chen Qian was no ordinary person and would not treat him as just an ordinary junior member of the family.

"Yunqian, Yunyi said you have something important to discuss with me, but have you noticed anything unusual?"

Chen Hongjin did not hold back and wait for Chen Qian to speak first; he went straight to the point.

The situation is unclear, and he feels somewhat uneasy.

"Fifth Elder, please have a seat."

Not far from the entrance to the inner courtyard, there is a century-old tree with several stone tables and chairs placed under it, providing a place to rest.

Seeing Chen Qian's calm and composed demeanor, Chen Hongjin's eyes also showed admiration.

Just by looking at this young man's demeanor, one can tell that he is confident and well-prepared.

This alone makes him far superior to Zhao Jinglan and Qian Yulin, who are more than ten years older than him.

These two can be considered the best among the three families.

However, the older generation of cultivators could see that although the two appeared calm and composed, their expressions and actions were actually somewhat excited and nervous.

A quick comparison immediately reveals the difference in quality.

"Fifth Elder, I have a feeling that the demonic cultivators will have a trump card later, and the great formation may not be able to hold..."

Chen Qian's opening remarks were a bombshell.

Chen Hongjin's expression changed drastically. He didn't know why Chen Qian was so sure, and was about to ask.

Although Chen Yunyi was somewhat surprised, she had become somewhat immune to Chen Qian. She felt that no matter how surprising something was, it was normal for it to happen to him.

Chen Qian waved his hand, and before Chen Hongjin could speak, he continued:

"Elder, there is no need to worry. Although the great formation cannot be defended, I have a backup plan that can protect most of my Chen family members from losing their lives."

Simply put, if any unusual movements or hidden tricks are discovered from the demonic cultivators, Chen Hongjin is instructed to organize the Chen family members present to prioritize self-preservation over killing the enemy.

Do not panic, lest you give the enemy a chance to divide and annihilate you.

As for how to repel the enemy?
Then leave it to him. He also revealed at the end that strong reinforcements were on their way, and if chaos ensued, they only needed to hold out for a while.

Since there was no substantial evidence, it was not appropriate to directly inform the Zhao and Qian families, lest misunderstandings arise and cause them to panic.

Relatively speaking, with Old Master Chen no longer here, the Chen family is in a slightly weaker position, and it is already difficult for them to protect themselves.

Chen Qian concluded by saying, "If you break the formation, do not get close to the ancestors of the Zhao and Qian families."

If anything unexpected happens, these two will definitely be the targets of the opposing side's concentrated attacks.

Being around them is actually quite dangerous.

I believe that in a time of crisis, those two patriarchs would prioritize the safety of their own disciples.

Of course, this is assuming they have the time and resources available.

Although Chen Hongjin hesitated for a moment, he was also impressed by Chen Qian's calm demeanor and nodded in agreement, promising to make preparations.

It's always good to be prepared and have a plan. If the formation doesn't break in the end, then we're even more secure.

Chen Hongjin gathered the Chen family members who were guarding the area and gave them instructions.

Since those present were all elite members of their families at the late stage of Qi Refining, there were only about ten people.

Normally, it is common practice for family members to gather together for defense, so it is not difficult to arrange.

It mainly concerns how to act in case of emergencies.

With a dozen or so late-stage Qi Refining cultivators gathered together and prepared, they should be able to hold off an early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator for a short period of time.

Chen Qian only needs to buy this brief period of time, and that will be enough.

The rest of the Chen family members, such as those who run shops on Qingye Mountain, Chen Yunzheng, Chen Yunmiao (the daughter of the Seventh Elder), and others, have all been assigned to guard the main hall and take turns providing spiritual energy for the market array since their cultivation levels are not yet at the late stage of Qi Refining.

The main hall is also protected by a separate array. Before the main resistance force outside collapses or suffers casualties, the people inside the main hall are actually safe.

An hour passed quickly, and Chen Qian slowly opened his eyes, because he sensed that the demonic cultivators outside the great formation had already surrounded him.

Chen Yunyi also stood up and stayed by Chen Qian's side.

Mo Yunzi stood alone on the bone boat, slightly ahead of the entire besieging force.

He stopped a hundred feet in front of the great array's light barrier, and with a flick of his sleeve, a silver talisman, about the size of several palms, suddenly appeared.

"Fellow Daoists of Qingye Mountain, this is a top-tier second-order barrier-breaking talisman."

"With just this, the great formation will surely be broken!"

"There's no need for you fellow Daoists to defect. Just remain neutral, and once we break the formation, we will certainly not harm a single person!"

"If anyone remains stubborn and unyielding, then don't blame me for not warning you!"

Having said that, Mo Yunzi waved his hand and shouted, "Attack!"

The cultivators from the Lu, Zhou, and Wu families, who had been waiting in the wings, immediately swarmed forward and launched a fierce attack, led by Lu Zhengting and the demonic cultivator surnamed Yin!

"Boom!"

Mo Yunzi didn't give Qian Laozu and the others in the market any time to react before the war suddenly broke out.

"So insidious!"

Chen Qian thought to himself, "Oh no!"

Qian Rushan, Zhao Xinhai, and Chen Hongjin also had ashen faces.

No one expected that this demonic cultivator leader would pull off such a counter-espionage plot.

As expected, after Mo Yunzi's words, he actually produced a high-level barrier-breaking talisman. The three defending cultivators were fine; under the command of their respective patriarchs, they quickly began to intercept the external attacks.

However, the many independent cultivators who helped with the defense were different; they all hesitated.

Everyone was watching each other, and no one immediately helped with the defense.

Zhao Xinhai had a fiery temper, and seeing this situation, he immediately became furious.

Seeing the array's spiritual light flickering erratically, it quickly became overwhelmed.

He roared at the rogue cultivators, "You bunch of fools, how dare you believe the words of a demonic cultivator? You're courting death!"

Due to the massive output of mana, Qian Rushan's face was flushed and somewhat distorted. He shouted, "Don't you all think about it? Once the demonic cultivators break the formation, you will all be nothing but ants. Do you still want to survive?"

"Even if you manage to survive by clinging to life, do you really think you can escape the Beast Taming Sect's accountability?"

That last sentence finally hit the nail on the head.

In this region, the Beast Taming Sect is the supreme authority, while the Li Kingdom has suffered from the ravages of the nine kingdoms of the Demon Alliance for thousands of years and has long been irreconcilably opposed to the demonic path.

If the market is plundered by demonic cultivators, it would be fine if they just hid. But if they suddenly back out while on a contract, they could very well get burned.

The scattered cultivators suddenly realized what was happening and quickly stepped in to help, secretly praying that the three families on defense wouldn't remember them.

Mo Yunzi's performance was quite cunning and shrewd.

It disrupted the market's defense rhythm to some extent and had a good effect.

Although he possesses a second-tier barrier-breaking talisman, he cannot use it immediately.

After all, it was only a second-tier talisman, and it did not have an overwhelming effect on a second-tier grand formation.

The best effect will only be achieved when the formation is used suddenly after it has disrupted the flow of spiritual energy.

In this second battle, the Lu, Zhou, and Wu families learned from the experience of the first attack and each deployed a simple formation, specifically arranging fixed defensive personnel.

This not only made the attacks more efficient, but Chen Qian also couldn't find a good opportunity to kill the lone cultivators.

Unless he's willing to reveal his strength and kill directly.

The attack caught them off guard, resulting in many low-level cultivators guarding the main hall being injured by the recoil.

This attack was much stronger than before, and the Lu, Zhou, and Wu families also brought out a lot of talismans, Yin Thunderbolts, and self-destructing magic weapons to assist in the attack, which immediately suppressed the defenders inside the formation so much that they could not raise their heads.

Soon, due to the rapid depletion of spiritual energy, the array's patterns began to become disordered, and the circulation of spiritual energy gradually slowed down.

Qian Rushan and the others also realized that things were not going well, so they all took medicine to replenish their magic power and increased the spiritual energy transmission to the great formation.

In addition, more independent cultivators were mobilized to help guard the main hall and replace the injured.

There is no better way than this.

A second-tier top-level talisman is comparable in power to a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

With Mo Yunzi's late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, driving it is not difficult, but it is not as easy as using a first- or second-tier low-grade talisman.

So he took out the talisman early on, imbued it with magic power and divine sense, and waited for the right moment to release it.

At this moment, the great formation was operating slowly. Mo Yunzi saw that the time was almost right. A look of pain flashed in his eyes. He pointed his finger and activated the second-order barrier-breaking talisman that was floating above his head.

The barrier-breaking talisman transformed into a streak of red light and flew towards the great formation.

The stronger the caster's spiritual sense, the faster the talisman will fly.

Qian Rushan and Zhao Xinhai were both only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, so even if they wanted to intercept them, they were powerless to do so.

"Everyone, hold your formation! Don't panic!"

Qian Rushan knew that with the power of a second-tier top-level barrier-breaking talisman, the Rock-Suppressing Formation would definitely not be able to withstand it once it was hit.

The array patterns will be damaged, and a large gap will definitely appear in the light barrier.

Therefore, he could only shout to remind the defenders not to panic.

Once a gap appears in the light barrier, the demonic cultivators outside will definitely swarm in. If they are not properly positioned, the weaker members of the three families and the independent cultivators will suffer heavy casualties in this close combat.

In that instant, both sides seemed to freeze, and everyone was captivated by that flashing red light!

Just as the crimson light was about to touch the array's light barrier, everyone felt a blur before their eyes...

A gray light flashed, and the red light miraculously disappeared!
(End of this chapter)