Chapter 333: No Saint, But There’s a Monster
While he was pondering, a towering Immortal Intent suddenly bloomed from the gloomy forest in front of the Wan Shi Mountain Range.
That Immortal Intent was like a folding fan opening towards the sky, carrying a blazing white light, and it slashed down with a roar into the vast, misty forest.
The dense fog drifting in the forest was instantly torn apart and swallowed by the rolling waves of earth, mixing yellow and white into one.
Seeing this, countless figures on the peaks of Wan Shi Mountain Range rose to their feet.
Then tens of thousands of cultivators soared into the sky, densely pouring down from the mountains like a torrential downpour, rushing into the forest.
The surging Spiritual Qi surrounding them was like a powerful, twisting vortex, instantly tearing apart all the flat forest mist.
The Great Experts of the Upper Five Realms at Perfection had already torn open the obstruction ahead, pushing back the constantly snarling, evilized demon-humans and slaughtering them for ten miles; they could no longer wait.
After all, if the distance widened too much, they might not be able to keep up with those Great Experts.
The closer they got to the ruins, the more intense the Killing Intent would inevitably become. If they were too far from those Great Experts, they might even be directly scattered.
With a roar, tens of thousands of cultivators landed and advanced continuously along the dense fog.
Their direction of advance was from west to east, and as they moved, they continuously spread out to the north and south.
Therefore, the location of the ruins was clearly distributed along the Lasting Peace Race' old imperial tombs, which spanned the borders of five states, and the intervals between them were also very distant. The advantage of doing this was to be able to push forward horizontally, leaving no stone unturned to re-form the encirclement, and also to restrain all the ruins in a strip-like manner.
“The area around the ruins must be full of Killing Intent. Remember to be cautious when you go in.”
Ji You turned to look at Ding Yao and Zhuo Wanqiu: “When the sky falls, taller people will hold it up. If you feel you can’t bear it, following behind others might not be a bad thing.”
Ding Yao and Zhuo Wanqiu nodded obediently upon hearing this: “We’ll listen to Young Master.”
“Remember to say hello to Gongshu Chou for me.”
“Young Master, you must also be careful. Don’t always be the tall one. Master Jian said she will eventually find a tool to continue her Bloodline, so it’s best if you don’t get into trouble, Young Master.”
Ji You knew the tsundere’s stubborn style. After hearing this, he looked at the two of them: “Before such a great disaster, my combat strength is not enough.
However, it will definitely not be too easy before reaching the ruins. The timing is currently the most important. Once we reach the ruins, it will naturally be the big figures’ turn to act.”
After a simple instruction, Ding Yao and Zhuo Wanqiu bowed and chased after the Lingjian Mountain Disciples, while Ji You went with the Tianshu Academy Disciples, stepping into the air and landing in the forest, entering the depths of the dense forest with the vast crowd.
The fog here was extremely thick and gloomy, as if a filter had been placed before everyone’s eyes, refracting the sky above into a bizarre color of greenish-yellow.
The surrounding air was also very viscous, with powdery particulate matter floating in it, constantly stimulating everyone’s sense of smell. The location of the Great Barren Forest should be on the southwest side. Ji You flew rapidly, constantly recalling the distribution of the ruins and adjusting his direction.
However, just as they were about to catch up with the Immortal Sect Great Experts, a black line struck from the thick fog, stretching endlessly, then continuously bending before everyone’s eyes.
Almost instantly, piercing screams surged from all directions.
Countless Evil Seeds, like surging waves crashing against the shore, rushed towards them, bringing with them swaying, rising Killing Intent that instantly pounced close.
Just from the Aura, the Immortal Sect and Sect members who entered the forest knew that these Evil Seeds were stronger than those causing chaos outside, and of course, more brutal and greedy.
These should be the original Immortal Sect members.
They were transported by the Bu family to various secret stone caves, and when the corpse tide erupted, they surged out with it, then went against the current and gathered around the ruins, becoming guardians.
At this moment, Ji You summoned a heavy Xuan Iron Bow from his white jade gourd. As his arm tensed, the bowstring was rapidly drawn to its full extent.
Whoosh!!!!!
The arrow shot out at extreme speed, piercing through the front, spraying a burst of black mist.
In an instant encounter, a chaotic battle immediately began.
Here, Asked the Dao Sect was far ahead.
The most terrifying thing in large-scale battles is to be cut off, scattered, and finally besieged in small groups.
Their best option now is not to calmly engage, but to charge quickly, and not to be too far from the Hall Masters, Pavilion Masters, and other Great Experts at the front.
Then, the speed of breaking through the corpse tide naturally becomes the key.
In other words, fighting head-on with human power, these Evil Seeds are easy enough to kill, but they will inevitably be intercepted. The most important thing is large-scale damage.
At this moment, the Asked the Dao Sect Saint floated in front, his constantly trembling Immortal Cauldron slaughtering through the corpse tide.
Within the profound Heavenly Runes, immortal light flowed continuously on the surface of this replica Immortal Cauldron, finally condensing into intertwined Heavenly Dao Laws, which then converted into powerful attack power.
The man with his brocade robes fluttering moved as if in an uninhabited land, and with a wave of his hand, a shower of shattered limbs scattered.
The Asked the Dao Sect members followed closely behind, clearing the surrounding evil corpses under the protection of the Sacred Artifact, their pace not slowing in the slightest.
At the same time, Huo Xingzhong and the Chen Family twin siblings also soared into the air, their White Jade Dao Stele and Eight-Edged Heavenly Bell roaring forth.
The giant Heavenly Bell fell into the corpse tide, and the power of Heavenly Dao’s shock and kill instantly spread with a deep bell sound, tearing open a gap in the corpse tide before them.
At the same time, immortal light also flowed from the White Jade Dao Stele, roaring from the stele’s surface and burning the swarming Evil Seeds into dust flying everywhere.
The importance of the Sect Saint was highlighted to the fullest at this moment, and the might of the Immortal Sects, as well as the idea that they would surely become mighty pillars governing the world many years later, became even more deeply rooted in people’s hearts. In this process, the direct Disciples of the three Sects also observed each other, with a certain competitive spirit.
“The Immortal Cauldron of Asked the Dao Sect is indeed as rumored, shaking all directions.”
“Brother Huo, you exaggerate. Your Mountain and Sea Pavilion’s Heavenly Bell is truly astonishing, its crushing power is comparable to the sky collapsing.”
“Then why don’t we compete? Which of us two will be the first to break out of this corpse tide?”
Shang Xiyao did not speak, but the Immortal Cauldron he had summoned instantly expanded several times, and more powerful immortal light continuously surged from within his cauldron.
The Six Great Immortal Sects appeared harmonious on the surface, but in reality, it was merely a relationship of relative checks and balances.
After the calamity was settled, the Immortal Sects suffered losses in strength, and countless Sects were destroyed. This world was destined to be chaotic for a long time, and contention was inevitable.
At this time, demonstrating the Sect’s might was especially important, especially in front of another Immortal Sect that was also in the Southern Realm and had always been ambitious.
Shang Xiyao narrowed his eyes, carrying a cold and arrogant Killing Intent as he suppressed the corpse tide.
Just as he reopened the situation, a clamor of discussion gradually began to rise from behind him.
Several direct Disciples looked over at the sound, only to see many Disciples looking towards the south.
With their own direct Disciple Saint holding the line at the front, the Disciples at the very back naturally felt much more relaxed, allowing them more attention to observe the movements of other Immortal Sects.
After all, the endless line of Evil Seeds was still desperately trying to encircle them, cutting off their rendezvous with the front. They were charging so quickly that if their allies around them couldn’t keep up, they might be outflanked from the left and right.
Facts proved that their worries were not unfounded. As everyone quickened their pace, relentlessly pushing forward under the protection of their respective direct Disciple Saints, the Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion on the north side gradually fell behind, and was immediately slowed down upon encountering the evil corpses.
So, some people began to sharply urge them to hurry.
It was one thing for Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion not to have a direct Disciple, but the most terrifying thing was that a large number of their most talented Disciples came from the Chu Family. After Chu Xian killed two people and left the Immortal Mansion, those Chu Family Disciples also disappeared. At this moment, only some Disciples from the Zhong Family main branch and their Dao Protectors were continuously tearing through the corpse tide.
But this method was, after all, much slower than having a Sacred Artifact holding the line.
Zhong Qi, the eighth son of the Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion Master, had a very gloomy expression at this moment.
Although for the past six months, the Disciples in the mansion had thought that his father had chosen the third son to wield the artifact, only he himself knew that he was the true successor to the Master position.
But in order to appease the Chu Family, the third son was reluctantly pushed to the forefront, while he remained hidden behind the scenes, never having the opportunity to try wielding the Sacred Artifact.
The xuan yuan pearl naturally also had a replica, which was also a killing weapon nurtured by the Origin of the Sacred Artifact through thousands of years of Legacy.
But without having started to try and master the Sacred Artifact, and not being recognized by the Sacred Artifact’s Origin, he also couldn’t control that replica artifact.
In Zhong Qi’s opinion, if he also had a replica Sacred Artifact in hand, he would certainly not be so helpless.
However, in such a situation, if only their family was in such an awkward position, the Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion Disciples knew that Tianshu Academy might not be much better off.
In fact, others were indeed worried about Tianshu Academy being held back, just as they worried about Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion, leading to the middle being breached. The four great Immortal Sects were also watching the middle-north direction.
However, they unexpectedly discovered that Tianshu Academy’s charging speed was not slow at all.
At the front of the corpse tide, the Immortal Cauldron, Heavenly Bell, and Dao Stele, three replica artifacts, radiated immense power, drawing vast immortal light, and slaughtering as if in an uninhabited land.
But in the middle-north position, a sky full of wild Sword Qi, no weaker than the might of a Sacred Artifact, also bloomed at this moment.
Amidst the loud roar, Ji You stepped up from the surging Qi waves, and the ground beneath his feet instantly cracked.
Scorching Qi roared out from around his body, instantly burning through the thick fog in the forest. At the same time, his body tensed, and a roaring sound like surging waves emanated from within him.
And behind him, dozens of spirit swords, carrying a scalp-numbing Sword Intent, floated into the air amidst a humming tremor, then slammed into the corpse tide before them.
Indeed, it was time to be faster now.
Fortunately, his sword had always been extremely fast.
Under the dense net of powerful Sword Qi, the Evil Seeds rushing towards Tianshu Academy cracked inch by inch, exploding into a sky full of dust with a pop.
And the arrogant Sword Qi still maintained its momentum, directly tearing open the corpse tide with an unyielding Sword Intent. The huge sword light was like a scorching, blazing dawn, cutting a deep, long mark in the dense, foggy forest.
The moment the corpse tide was cut open, those spirit swords floated up again, and amidst a hum, they once again bore the heavy Sword Qi, emitting a joyful sword cry.
The surrounding cultivators couldn't help but look up at this moment, gazing at the figure whose Sword Intent swallowed the sky, and whose every swing was like bringing down a starry sky.
Tianshu Academy had no direct Disciple, but everyone after the Youxian Assembly knew that Tianshu Academy had a monster.
Born in the countryside, he should have been just an interlude for Tianshu Academy, yet now, among the direct Disciple Saints of the Immortal Sects who wielded Sacred Artifacts, he fought with his Dao of the Sword, showing no weakness at all.
The Lingjian Mountain Disciples were somewhat different, because besides observing people, they were also observing swords.
The sword body was straight and slender, about three feet long and three fingers wide, with a raised central ridge and sharpened edges on both sides. Its lines were simple and smooth, and its overall appearance was balanced and steady.
As the Sword Qi continuously flickered, the patterns on the sword body, forged through a thousand refinements, were clearly visible. And in the very center of those patterns was a square imprint, inscribed with “Forging Sword Pavilion”.
Many people here lowered their heads, looking at their own swords, which were identical to the floating spirit swords, their hearts filled with complex emotions.
Those were spirit swords produced by the Forging Sword Pavilion in Lingzhou. Except for slightly different patterns, dozens of them were of the same standard design.
The quality of this type of sword was quite good, fifteen taels of silver per sword. Ji You’s swords had always been like this, because he came from a humble background and didn’t have much money.
It was said that back then, worried that Chu River’s sword would be too good and might cut his sword during the Autumn Tournament, he even tried to raise money to change his sword before the duel began.
In reality, these Swords couldn't even compare to some good Swords privately collected by Sword practitioners, let alone Sacred Artifacts that possessed supreme power.
But at this moment, a vast Sword Killing Intent descended once more, splitting through the re-gathered tide of corpses with a boom.
The three Sects' Sacred Artifacts, which were also slaughtering the tide of corpses, seemed to be disturbed by the Sword Qi at this moment, causing them to tremble continuously, which made Shang Xiyao, Huo Xingzhong, and the Chen family Disciples narrow their eyes.
Human Race history spans a thousand years, with Immortal Sects, Sects, and Immortal Villas, maintaining a strict Rank system from top to bottom.
Some say this Rank is based on innate talent and cultivation speed; Disciples from Sects with better cultivation are sent to Immortal Sects, some remain at home, and those who are less talented enter Immortal Villas.
But in reality, cultivation speed can be compensated for with Medicinal Pills and Spirit Stones.
A main lineage Disciple of an Immortal Sect, unless his talent is exceptionally poor, will certainly be able to reach the Xuan Realm.
As for some collateral branches of Sects, unless they have some extraordinary encounter or are highly regarded by their elders, they might not even be able to reach this step.
Only truly gifted individuals, such as the Chu family's Seven Aperture Exquisite Physique, and other Sects' special Physiques, can rise to prominence later.
However, for a thousand years, it has been extremely rare for anyone of ordinary status to stand alongside an Immortal Sect's direct Disciple.
Amidst the whistling, five figures soared away, and the power of the Sacred Artifacts, resonating with the Sword Qi that shot into the sky, decimated most of the tide of corpses.
Looking at that figure, whose identity and attire seemed to be out of place with the four people around him, yet whose Aura was even more immense, many people felt a complex emotion in their hearts.
"Boom!!!"
Just then, a dense Evil Qi suddenly surged from within the tide of corpses.
Dozens of figures with crimson eyes flickered out from the tide of corpses, instantly causing everyone to frown and pinch their brows.
However, as their faces gradually became clear, the expressions of some Sect members couldn't help but show a hint of complexity.
Because they recognized the newcomers.
They were some Disciples from the wanted Sects, and some were even cousins of some of the people present.
Most of them hadn't been seen for a long time, but now, upon seeing them again, they found that the other party already possessed an immense Aura.
Amidst the sharp, ear-piercing cracking of bones, those Prodigies from the rebellious Sects suddenly emitted endless Evil Qi, their bodies instantly swelled, and their skin transformed into a hard, black substance like metal and stone, as they roared and charged forward.
Ji You suddenly swung his Sword at this moment, clashing fiercely with an Evil Seed in front of him.
He recognized this person; it was Zhu Shun from the Zhu family of Qingzhou.
During the Tiandao Conference, the Zhu family Disciples performed very well, and Zhu Shun even competed against him on the same stage.
It had only been two years since they last met, but this Zhu Shun already possessed an Aura equivalent to the Boundless Realm.
"On the Tiandao Conference arena that day, you once humiliated me with a single Sword; today, with equal strength, I will personally kill you."
Zhu Shun revealed sharp claws amidst the Evil Qi, his hoarse voice filled with malice.
"The Immortal Sects have Sacred Artifacts in hand; even if you turn the world upside down, it will ultimately be futile. Why not give up resistance now, and perhaps leave a complete corpse?"
Ji You had been pondering their ultimate goal, and seeing Zhu Shun's willingness to speak, he couldn't help but try to probe what their true trump card was.
As his voice fell, Zhu Shun sneered contemptuously, and then his malicious claws whistled down instantly.
Suddenly, a powerful Sword Qi burst forth, clashing fiercely with the poisonous claws.
With a clang, sparks flew everywhere.
Feeling the surge of Qi with a burning sensation pressing down like a mountain, Zhu Shun's crimson eyes slightly narrowed.
The fact that Ji You's combat power and Realm did not match was now known throughout Qingyun World, but Zhu Shun had never fought him before and had not expected his power to be so astonishing.
However, it was well-known throughout Qingyun World that the Physical Body of the Lasting Peace Race was the strongest among all races.
Zhu Shun shrieked, and his two claws furiously attacked.
The Physical Body of the Lasting Peace Race was indeed very strong; both their strength and speed were far beyond what other races could compare to.
Especially his claws, which were indestructible, clamping Ji You's Dao Sword multiple times, while his other claw attempted to seize the opportunity to cleave and kill him, putting Ji You in danger several times during their exchanges.
There was even one instance where he was almost crushed at the throat, forcing him to retreat continuously, revealing a look of distress.
At the same time, countless Disciples of the Six Great Immortal Sects were also fiercely fighting in this encirclement.
Opposite Shang Xiyao, Huo Xingzhong, Chen Luo, and Chen Xi were evilized demon people with Boundless Realm Aura; they resisted the replica Sacred Artifacts with their sturdy Physical Bodies and dense Evil Qi, constantly battling them.
Although the battle was also very intense, the four direct Disciples were not at a disadvantage; instead, they used the replica Sacred Artifacts to force their opponents to retreat and evade, not struggling as much as Ji You.
However, no one thought Ji You was weak.
Although those Sacred Artifacts were replicas, they were still blessed with the power of Origin, which was beyond the resistance of ordinary people. In everyone's eyes, for Ji You to fight like this with an ordinary Spirit Sword was already a display of immense combat power.
At this moment, only the Tianshu Academy Disciples and those Sects from Zhongzhou showed a hint of doubt upon seeing Ji You gradually being pushed back.
"Clang!!!"
"Clang!!!"
"Clang!!!"
The surging Evil Qi, wrapped around the sharp claws, cut out ripples in the air.
Ji You raised his Sword, was directly sent flying back three steps, and the Sword in his hand trembled violently: "You are still resisting at death's door; when the Sacred Artifacts suppress you, you will be finished!"
Zhu Shun looked at him with interest: "I'm afraid it's not you who's at death's door?"
"Even if I die here, with the Sacred Artifacts suppressing Qingyun, you won't be able to stir up any waves."
"You truly know very little about this world."
Ji You raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, and just as he was about to speak, he saw a dense mass of Evil Qi, like a black mist, engulfing him.
He instinctively swung his Sword, but it was fiercely blocked by a pair of sharp, poisonous claws. The rising Sword Qi was forcibly extinguished, and amidst a burst of sound, a powerful, heavy, turning side kick came straight at him!
Under the heavy force, Ji You was directly sent flying, breaking a large tree before finally stopping.
But closely following were sharp claws, gleaming with cold light, tearing through everything as they chopped down towards his head, which Ji You blocked with his Sword.
"I've actually always been very dissatisfied with the Immortal Sects!"
Ji You gritted his teeth and shouted: "The world probably knows that when it comes to being an enemy of the Immortal Sects, no one can bypass the name Ji You!"
Zhu Shun's sharp claws pressed his long Sword towards his neck: "So what?"
"What I want to say is, we are actually comrades!"
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"Think about it, I entered Tianshu Academy thinking I could cultivate the supreme Immortal Dao, but because I had to make way for Chu River, I was sent to Qi Ridge to die. When that didn't work, they sent me to Snow Region, where I was almost killed by the Barbarian Soldier King, and even participating in the Tiandao Conference was met with countless obstructions. I have also reached my limit!"
Ji You looked at him breathlessly: "What can I do with the Immortal Sects ruling the world? But now it's different, I can defect to you, but please, Brother Zhu, tell me if we have a chance to win!"
Zhu Shun's face instantly twisted into a sneer: "Begging for mercy at death's door? Too much nonsense!"
"After such a long time of planning, wouldn't it be like wearing brocade robes at night if I don't speak of it?"
"At this moment, I just want to hear your screams."
Their abilities had always been kept hidden, moving from place to place, fearing premature exposure.
But as young Prodigies, having acquired such power, who could truly endure not showing it, especially when encountering someone who had once humiliated them?
Zhu Shun was already impatient to display his strength and was unwilling to hear any more nonsense from him.
But he wouldn't kill him with one blow; he would leave him gasping for breath, listening to him scream like he himself had screamed at the Tiandao Conference.
Amidst the arrogant Killing Intent, the malicious claws once again struck down fiercely.
Seeing this, a hint of disappointment flashed in Ji You's eyes.
And the next moment, Zhu Shun's eyes suddenly narrowed.
Because he found that the claw he was using to press down on Ji You's Dao Sword was being opened, and a cracking sound came from his arm bone.
Before he could react, Zhu Shun saw a scorching fist coming straight at him, and the heavy Aura instantly created countless ripples in the air.
The mere wind from the fist made him shudder.
In front of him, Ji You's eyes were cold, as if he had changed into a different person, and his furious fist flew down.
With a boom, Zhu Shun was sent flying by a punch, the powerful force almost directly shattering his chest.
And closely following was a vast Sword Qi that chased and struck down.
He immediately swung his claw to block, clamping the sharp Sword, but then he saw another huge fist smash down fiercely, causing him to spit out a thick cloud of Evil Qi with a puff.
The compressed air made a series of explosive sounds, and the sharp, poisonous claws continuously swung out, bringing with them a chilling cold light.
Zhu Shun tried his best to struggle out of this predicament, but the response he received was another punch.
With a crack, Zhu Shun found his sternum collapsing, and despite using a Physical Body comparable to that of the Lasting Peace Race, he was still unable to break free from Ji You's large hand that was gripping him.
At this moment, Ji You suddenly pulled back his arm, his muscles bulging, and unleashed a punch that made even the air boil.
Zhu Shun felt as if his Divine Soul had been shattered; his evilized Physical Body instantly reverted to its original form, and he, bearing the terrifying Qi, smashed into the ground, creating a deep pit.
"You... Actually, I've killed five people stronger than you in one go."
Zhu Shun's eyes suddenly narrowed, and then he saw a sharp Sword Qi slashing down at him.
In the chaotic battle, the four direct Disciples were contending with their opponents using the power of the Sacred Artifacts, while the Immortal Sect Disciples and Sect Disciples watched the corpses crushed by the Sword Qi, their eyes trembling continuously.
In fact, it wasn't until Ji You said he was going to defect that they realized Ji You was trying to extract information.
But what they hadn't expected was that Ji You, who had seemingly been at a disadvantage, actually possessed the strength to instantly obliterate Zhu Shun all along.
The Lingjian Mountain Disciple barely recovered, and unconsciously turned his head to look at the disheveled big man on the southwest side, his eyes filled with reverence.
The big man, holding a long Sword, nodded slightly at this scene, a hint of approval in his eyes.
As expected of the man with whom I, Gongshu Chou, fought back and forth and who almost took my life.
Damn it, is my acting that bad?
This villain, compared to those who talk a lot in TV shows, seems to be a completely different breed.
Ji You gripped his Dao Sword with a "bang," and stepped westward with a mighty Qi, a scorching heat wave rushing towards everyone.
The sudden fierce battle caused casualties to reappear within the Immortal Sect.
But at this moment, several more figures were continuously flying towards this place, making everyone's expressions even more solemn.
And in the depths of the dense forest, Zuoqiuyang, carrying vast immortal light, annihilated three Divine Roaming Realm demon people, only to see countless powerful Auras appearing from the depths of the forest, soaring into the sky, causing the eyes of the powerful cultivators present to slightly narrow.
The opponents indeed possessed the combat power of Upper Five Realms Perfection; on the night of the encirclement, the great figures of the various Immortal Sects had pursued them.
Between them, those figures appeared one after another, their steps causing the surrounding air to explode.
But at the same time, even more terrifying was another Aura from the depths of the mountain, an Aura far more chilling than that of Upper Five Realms Perfection.
And, there was more than one.
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