The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 1679 - 1675: Heading to Qingqiu

Chapter 1679: Chapter 1675: Heading to Qingqiu

"What’s going on? Wasn’t the ground sealed by the Four Symbols Heaven-Time Array? Why is this fox shadow appearing again!" Shen Luo said in disbelief.

As soon as he finished speaking, his eyes suddenly widened.

Through the black fox shadow, Shen Luo could barely make out the figure of someone sitting cross-legged inside—it was Cheng Yaojin.

"Step back!" Li Jing’s face turned ashen; clearly, he too had noticed Cheng Yaojin within the fox shadow. With a wave of his hand, he threw out the Purple Thunder Drum.

The drum erupted with thunderous light, instantly transforming into a giant drum a hundred feet in size, smashing down toward the black fox shadow.

"The Heavenly Thunder Drum? Heh, if this artifact were in Randeng Daoist’s hands, I might be wary of it. But with just your meager cultivation, Li Jing, how much of its power can you harness?" The black fox shadow sneered, two fox tails sweeping through the air to coil around the Heavenly Thunder Drum, holding it suspended in mid-air, unable to descend a fraction.

Li Jing’s expression drastically changed. He gripped the sword at his waist, prepared to draw it, but a black fox tail lashed out, delivering two heavy blows that sent both Li Jing and Shen Luo flying.

Shen Luo soared dozens of feet before he could steady himself, spitting out a mouthful of blood, his heart filled with terror.

A gentle force suddenly surged from behind, countering the immense impact and allowing him to regain his footing.

The figure of Yuan Tiangang appeared in the air above the black fox’s head. His whisk emitted a myriad of silver lights, descending like an Earth-Net to enshroud everything below.

The black fox, however, did not react to this sight. It began chanting ancient, archaic spells aloud.

Four black shadows shot forth from the black fox’s body, each radiating a terrifying aura comparable to Li Jing’s.

The four figures were engulfed by dark shadows, concealing their faces. Only faint outlines could be discerned—one wielded a staff, another held a blade, one carried a black basin, and one suspended a round pearl above their head. All of them shouted in unison.

Four streaks of black light cleaved through the silver-threaded net. A faint ripping sound echoed as the net shattered, and the Heavenly Thunder Drum was struck by a black beam, flung away with a loud "bang."

Yuan Tiangang swiftly withdrew, retreating a safe distance. Li Jing appeared behind the drum, raised his hand, and caught it.

"No wonder all my deployments over recent days were immediately detected, and I couldn’t catch the troublemaker wreaking havoc within Chang’an City. So, you’ve been lurking inside Duke Cheng’s body all along," Yuan Tiangang glanced briefly at the four mysterious black shadows before shifting his gaze to the black fox shadow. He spoke slowly.

"How could my clan’s secret techniques be fathomed by a mere mortal monk like you? Last time, I failed to destroy this Chang’an City. Now that my true form has descended and I have strong allies to assist me, I will for sure blood-sacrifice this city, finding the entrance of the Divine Demon Well!" The black fox shadow laughed maniacally, its nine tails sweeping in all directions.

A tidal wave of darkness erupted from its body, accompanied by countless ghostly wails and howls.

A dense swarm of ghosts and demons surged from the darkness, spreading out to rampage everywhere.

Shen Luo’s expression drastically changed. With a flip of his hand, he retrieved the Profound Yellow Staff. Sixteen Pure Yang Swords materialized around him, and he charged forward to attack.

Just then, his vision blurred, and when he regained his senses, he found himself already outside Chang’an City.

Nearby, beams of light flickered through the void, and figures materialized one after another—they were disciples from Mount Putuo and Tianji City. Nie Caizhu and Master Yan were among them, their faces full of confusion.

At that moment, strands of white light began converging in the void in front of the group, forming into a white shadow—Yuan Tiangang.

"National Master, why did you send us outside? With demons attacking Chang’an City, we should join the fight too!" Shen Luo immediately stepped forward to inquire.

"The battle within Chang’an City does not require you juniors. You must immediately head to Qingqiu Mountain and handle the situation there," Yuan Tiangang said calmly.

The group was stunned upon hearing this.

With the black fox summoning so many demons and ghosts, the situation was far worse than last time. Surely no amount of manpower could be too much to help defend the city.

"What does Master Yuan mean by this? Chang’an City is teeming with demons, and our strength is not insignificant—why suddenly send us to Qingqiu Mountain?" Master Yan asked with clasped hands.

"Now is not the time for explanations; you’ll understand later. Remember my words—no more reinforcements will be sent to Qingqiu Mountain from any faction. You must resolve the issues there on your own," Yuan Tiangang replied, his figure flickering before disappearing.

The group looked at each other, momentarily speechless.

"What should we do now?" Nie Caizhu glanced at Chang’an City with visible anxiety.

Fairy Qinglian was still inside the city, and Nie Caizhu viewed her as a motherly figure, deeply worried for her safety.

But the Four Symbols Heaven-Time Array isolated all sound from within the city, making it impossible to discern what was happening inside.

"Master Yuan possesses extraordinary divination powers; his foresight far surpasses ours. Since he has made this arrangement, there must be a purpose behind it. We should do as he says and head to Qingqiu Mountain," Shen Luo said after a moment’s consideration.

"Brother Shen’s words make sense," Master Yan nodded.

Nie Caizhu continued staring at Chang’an City in silence.

"Caizhu, Fairy Qinglian has formidable strength. With Heavenly King Li, Zen Master Kongdu, and National Master Yuan all present, they surely have the ability to handle the demons inside the city. Staying here may only waste time and risk harm to ourselves." Shen Luo advised.

"Alright, let’s go to Qingqiu Mountain." Nie Caizhu withdrew her gaze and agreed.

With their plan settled, the group set off immediately. Master Yan summoned his flying boat made of armor, ferrying everyone toward Qingqiu Mountain.

...

Two days later.

Master Yan and the others piloted the treasure ship flying boat, yet before reaching Morning Sound Valley, over a dozen escape lights streaked toward them, blocking their way.

The group of figures was clad in armor and wielded weapons, their attire differing widely, suggesting they hailed from various sects.

"The area ahead is close to the battlefront. Ordinary outsiders are prohibited from entering," the leading figure, dressed in the Inner Sect Disciple robes of the Great Tang Dynasty Government, approached and shouted.

Hearing the voice, Shen Luo and the others stepped out from the vessel, moving to the bow of the flying boat.

"We are disciples of Tianji City and Mount Putuo, here to subdue the Kingdom of Qingqiu. If we are allies, do not block us," Master Yan said in a commanding tone.

The lead figure scrutinized the group, his eyes suddenly lighting up as he asked, "Could it be Senior Shen Luo?"

"Indeed, I am Shen Luo," Shen Luo replied promptly upon being named.

"They’re one of us."

Upon hearing this, the leading monk immediately gestured for his companions to stand aside, clearing a passage for the treasure ship flying boat.

Shen Luo and his companions expressed their gratitude, and the flying boat descended slowly toward the valley entrance.

The area outside Morning Sound Valley was covered with banners and packed with sprawling encampments, resembling the maneuvers of the Tang Dynasty Army.

After landing, Shen Luo and the others escorted Elder You Li toward the central military tent.

Before reaching the entrance, they could already hear a commotion inside.

"As leaders of your respective sects, how dare you leave your posts without permission? What do you take this for?"

Shen Luo furrowed his brows upon hearing the reprimand, finding the voice somewhat familiar.

"Oh, come on! We just wanted to scout out some intel in the valley and planned to return after. Besides, you all have been managing the troops just fine, haven’t you?" This voice sounded even more familiar—it was Bai Xiaotian.

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