Xianye

Chapter 529 The Chaotic Clouds Suddenly Rolled Away

"This should be the fifth bronze fish to appear in the world, right?"

Yin Ruohua lifted the curtain with one hand, glanced outside, then turned back to Chen Heng and said:

"In your opinion, is Chen Bai here?"

Since Yin Ruohua nodded in agreement that day, along the way, in addition to the two bronze fish in Chen and Yin's hands, two more bronze fish have appeared one after another.

If we include this one now, there are now five bronze fish emerging from the water in the Imperial Altar Map!
However, of the two bronze fish mentioned earlier, one was obtained by Jia Xiu of the Dou Shu faction, and had nothing to do with Chen Bai.

The other option was that the distance was too far, making it difficult for Chen Heng and Yin Ruohua to arrive in a short time.

However, during their journey, they encountered the birth of a bronze fish, which was something they had never expected.

"It doesn't seem like Chen Bai's aura."

Chen Heng lowered his eyelids slightly, channeling his magical power as if sensing something, before shaking his head after a long while.

"Is that so?" Yin Ruohua withdrew her gaze, somewhat disappointed.

Chen Heng slowly withdrew his power. Above his head, a cloud of energy the size of a basket had gathered. It was bright and lustrous, with a dozen or so grains of pure Yang sand rolling up and down inside, like fried beans.

With each swirl of the clouds, the dozen or so True Yang Sands shrank in size.

The purest spiritual energy first enters from the center of the forehead, then flows through the seven orifices, passes through the acupoints throughout the body, and then travels through the meridians to the greater and lesser parts of the body, gradually healing the injuries and replenishing vital energy.

Yin Ruohua watched this scene with great interest until Chen Heng got up from the futon, rolled up his sleeves and put away the sand, then she shifted her gaze.

"If I had known this would happen, I should have gone to Liusha Mountain to watch the excitement and see how Master Chen fought against the heroes."

Yin Ruohua's voice was tinged with laughter, but also with a hint of doubt:

"However, since Master Chen's injuries have not yet healed, why doesn't he recuperate his vital energy as soon as possible, instead of insisting on causing trouble for Chen Bai?"

During the time when Yin Ruohua was protecting Chen Heng in the palace, she also realized that Chen Heng's vitality had not actually recovered, but he had concealed it well so that it was not revealed in the open.

Reaching its peak is certainly not something that can be achieved in just a few days.

Summoning the Seal of All Gods, the Great Fire of Heaven, the Robe of All Magic—

Especially when breaking through these three supreme divine powers, the losses must have been even greater, and it was by no means something that could be easily overlooked.

Although Yin Ruohua, being of a certain status, naturally knew the inside story of the feud between Chen Heng and Chen Bai.

It is also clear that there is little room for reconciliation between the two, given their current status and positions.

However, Chen Heng's actions still left Yin Ruohua slightly puzzled.

"What's the big deal about beating Chen Bai?"
"The best time to strike is within this Imperial State Map, because of the isolation it creates. Otherwise, once he leaves the map, given the various circumstances, if he insists on escaping, I will find it difficult to kill him."

Chen Heng smiled calmly and said:
"As for the final battle for the top Dan Yuan, by then my Yuan Qi will have fully recovered and I will be able to exert my full strength."

Chen Bai was no ordinary person. Although he had a bad reputation and even his own clansmen despised his behavior.

However, as one of the few juniors who were highly regarded by Chen Yushu and could freely enter and exit the "Water-based Rongcheng Life-Saving Cave Heaven", he was highly regarded by Chen Yushu.

In the Nine Provinces, he is undoubtedly a worthy immortal talent, and in the future, he is expected to take charge of the "Changchao Shangding" of the Innate Demon Sect, which is in harmony with his nature, and become the successor of Huai Zhuoxiang.

They are enjoying immense success and have a bright future!
Yet, according to Chen Heng, this illustrious immortal was no better than an ordinary cultivator, and it seemed that killing him would be easy.

Yin Ruohua looked up at Chen Heng, a hint of something unusual flashing in her bright eyes, and teased him:

"I think I understand to some extent why Gu Yi can't forget you. But I'm curious about how Master Chen will deal with Gu Yi's feelings for him."
Between her and that Crimson-Bright Guardian...who do you truly favor?

"There is no romantic relationship between Gu Yi and me. Master Yin is overthinking it."

Chen Heng subtly changed the subject, avoiding the main point:

"I must thank Master Yin for his righteous help. Without your Blood-Soothing Needle, I would have had to put in a lot more effort to figure out how to deal with Chen Bai."

"If it wasn't with Xiao Gu, was it with that Wei Lingjiang?"

Yin Ruohua found it amusing to herself, but she remained outwardly composed.

She nodded slightly, feigning a solemn expression, and said:

"Neither my brother nor I belong to the Innate Demonic Sect. Although the six sects are of the same lineage, Master Yuan's influence cannot reach the inner workings of the Plague and Blood River. Furthermore, our teachers and elders also have some secret discord with that Master Yuan."

Given the previous circumstances, and considering that Master Chen is willing to protect me and guarantee me a place in the top ten, I will naturally lend a hand.

Although, for various reasons, many of Chen Yushu's descendants have emerged with exceptional talents.

However, within Chen Yushu's camp, there are very few people like Chen Bai who are qualified to participate in the Dan Yuan realm; they are extremely rare.

From this perspective, ruining Chen Bai's path is undoubtedly like destroying a trusted henchman of Chen Yushu, thus weakening the strength of his camp.

Those who dare to do this, who dare to offend Chen Yushu in this way.

Within the Nine Provinces, there are really not many...

"The division commander and Chen Yushu are not on good terms?"

Chen Heng thought for a moment, vaguely guessed an answer, and asked Yin Ruohua:

"Is it because of the matter of the auspicious combination?"

After seeing Yin Ruohua nod slightly, Chen Heng suddenly understood, and a look of enlightenment appeared in his eyes.

The rise of the six great sects, a surge of destiny!
Long before Chen Yushu fled from Xuhuang to Doushu to seek protection, according to the principle that the way of heaven is cyclical and yin and yang are mutually eroding.

This era, and even longer, should be the time when the demonic path flourishes, and even the Eight Great Schools will pale in comparison, having to yield to the Six Sects.

Such a great fortune, yet in the end, did not belong to any of the six sect leaders or hall masters, but to Chen Yushu, who abandoned the Xuan path and turned to the demonic path, and was considered by others to be a "halfway monk".

Even with the strong support of the Innate Demonic Sect and the Xuanming Five Manifestations Dao Lord, it is conceivable that this choice will inevitably leave the True Immortals of the Six Sects dissatisfied and resentful.

This may include Yin Wuji and Yin Ruohua's teachers.

"Besides the influence of the Innate Demonic Sect, Chen Yushu's own methods were also an indispensable factor in his ability to carve out a path to heaven from among the six supreme sects..."

And how exactly does one experience the convergence of the six ancestral destinies?

Chen Heng lowered his gaze and thought to himself.

Just as Chen Heng was thinking about this, Yin Ruohua's voice suddenly rang out from the side:

"Although there is this background, no matter what, by helping Master Chen deal with Chen Bai, I still offended that Master Yuan, in addition to working hard to protect Master Chen."

"Given your kindness, surely you still owe me a small favor?"

Chen Heng saw Yin Ruohua blink and the corners of her lips curl up slightly.

He smiled politely and asked, "How does Master Yin want me to repay you?"

"This one……"

Yin Ruohua deliberately drew out the last syllable, her smile as radiant as a flower:
"Or perhaps they'll show some mercy to my brother during this Dan Yuan Grand Competition?"

“With your brother’s abilities, if I were to hold back, it would be tantamount to surrendering.” Chen Heng smiled. “You two have a very high opinion of each other… How about we arrange for True Person Chen to visit Qiu Yuan and meet with Gu Yi after the Dan Yuan Conference?”

Upon hearing this, Yin Ruohua's gaze lingered on Chen Heng for a moment, then she winked mischievously and said;
"Never mind, it was just a joke, Master Chen, you don't need to take it to heart."

After a few more casual words, they saw light and energy rising into the distant sky, making a rumbling sound.

The scene of rainbows and rosy clouds was dazzling and colorful, making the heavy clouds look as if they were on fire, which was quite magnificent and strange.

It seems that more than one person has arrived here in order to fight over the Fire Bell Bronze Fish.

Upon seeing this, Chen Heng's heart stirred, and with a flick of his sleeve, he left the Golden Palace.

Yin Ruohua pondered for a moment, then followed suit.

However, before lifting the beaded curtain, she suddenly raised a finger and summoned the spirit of the imperial carriage.

"You must not mention today's events to your brother. Even if he asks you, you must not speak of it. By the way, the reason I let Chen Heng into the carriage to protect him was out of public interest..."

Yin Ruohua deliberately put on a stern face:
"You have the ability to gather qi and store spirit, and nurture primordial essence. The sooner Chen Heng can fully recover his magical power, the sooner I can feel at ease and not worry about the bronze fish being stolen."

If your elder brother finds out in the future and asks you about it, just tell him the truth.

The spirit of the chariot was a woman around twenty years old, dressed in a green dress and a charming, innocent expression.

She had served Yin Ruohua for many years and was very familiar with her. At this moment, she showed no fear, but instead covered her mouth and smiled.
"I have learned a lot. If Master Wuji asks me about this in the future, I will definitely answer him in the same way, without changing a single word."

Yin Ruohua felt a slight headache when she saw that the spirit of the imperial carriage spoke with profound meaning. After giving her some more detailed instructions, she signaled the smiling spirit to leave on its own.

“My elder brother repeatedly told me to stay away from Chen Heng and Zhou Fujia…”

If he saw this, wouldn't he be furious?

Recalling Yin Wuji's earlier words, Yin Ruohua felt inexplicably guilty. She shook her head and muttered to herself:

"And Gu Yi... no, I was clearly speaking up for her, Gu Yi should be thanking me!"

When Yin Ruohua, with her own thoughts in mind, approached Chen Heng, she saw him gazing at the sky as if casting a spell to investigate. She couldn't help but casually ask:

"Is Master Chen casting his spell perhaps to see who will ultimately possess this Fire Bell Bronze Fish?"

"There is no need to cast any more spells."

Chen Heng shook his head upon hearing this and said:

"These people will be here soon."

No sooner had the words left his lips than a clear, melodious cry of a crane rang out. It was unclear what kind of strange or divine bird it came from, but even from a great distance, it shook one's soul slightly, as if it were about to leave the body and be instantly taken away.

Yin Ruohua was focused and waiting. Before half an incense stick's time had passed, a rain of light and colorful clouds surged from the southwest sky, faster than lightning.

The three figures were constantly separating and reuniting, and the sounds of their magical powers clashing were almost continuous, indicating that the battle was urgent and had reached a critical juncture.

"is her?"

Yin Ruohua's eyes flashed with divine light, piercing through layers of light and landing on a beautiful woman with her hair styled in a flying fairy bun and wearing a deep blue Langxiao feather robe. She couldn't help but be a little surprised.

"Taifu Palace, Pei Zhi."

Yin Ruohua thought to herself.

……

……

A dazzling array of colors shone from the clouds, blinding the eyes. Residual waves shot out from time to time, easily piercing through the rocks and shattering them into countless fragments, like locusts.

At this moment, the two who were fighting Pei Zhi for the bronze fish were Hu Zhao Peng Qian and Chi Ming Zuo Peng Zong.

Peng Qianzhou was shrouded in layers of demonic shadows, impenetrable by wind and rain. He was wielding a star banner, the surface of which was neither silk nor brocade, but a strange soft leather, whether animal skin or human skin, it was unknown.

At the top of the banner is a jade-faced deity statue, whose features bear a striking resemblance to Peng Qian.

Zuo Pengzong, on the other hand, made sweeping and powerful moves. Every time he shifted his energy, there was a whooshing sound like a tidal wave, fully demonstrating the power of his magic.

He seemed to have cultivated a great many Crimson Brightness Divine Powers. In just a short moment, he had already revealed six of them, and the various divine powers were well connected and complemented each other, which was quite remarkable.

At this moment, Peng Qian and Zuo Pengzong had already joined forces to fight against Pei Zhi.

Zuo Pengzong launched the frontal attack, while Peng Qian provided support from the flanks, secretly conserving his strength.

Such a strategy ensures that if one person is defeated, another can lend a helping hand, preventing the situation from collapsing beyond repair.

For a time, although Pei Zhi clearly had the upper hand, she was unable to completely defeat the two of them with overwhelming force.

As the battle continued, Pei Zhi realized that the two were trying to stall for time, waiting for a change in circumstances.

After all, the commotion of the bronze fish's birth was hard to conceal, and it might attract the attention of Dan Yuan Zhenren who was nearby, such as Chen Heng and Yin Ruohua in the distance.

If the newcomers also intend to join forces against Pei Zhi, and have the intention to ally with Peng Qian and Zuo Pengzong, then the situation will become chaotic.

"Little tricks."

After raising her hand to shatter the divine flames released by Zuo Pengzong, Pei Zhi gave a slight cold laugh.

She glanced at Chen Heng, and with a flick of her delicate hand, a small dragon about a foot long appeared out of nowhere.

Xiao Long swung his body, growing longer in the wind, creating a sky full of waves, and rushed straight towards Zuo and Peng!

Zuo Pengzong's expression changed, but retreating now would only give the enemy an opportunity. He let out a low shout, and a golden light like the blazing sun emanated from behind his head as he bravely met the attack.

Peng Qian, who was standing to the side, was also quick to act. He made a hand seal, and the star banner in his hand flew out horizontally. Countless demonic shadows rushed up and roared to the sky!
In an instant, thick smoke and fire burst open, like a river bursting its banks, flooding the surrounding area and obscuring visibility.

Outside this thick fog, Yin Ruohua sensed something amiss.

She subconsciously activated a protective technique, but before she could make any further moves, Chen Heng had already extended a sword finger, blocking Yin Ruohua's path.

Suddenly, a clanging sound of metal clashing echoed through the air.

The sword energy that suddenly appeared and clashed with Chen Heng's sword energy was another equally sharp and piercing sword energy!

The rumbling sound echoed dozens of times. At this moment, Yin Ruohua could see clearly that there was only a small armadillo-like beast with fleshy wings on its back in the air, waving its sharp claws and entangled with the sword energy.

However, it was no match for the sharpness of the sword energy. After several bloody marks appeared on its body, the armadillo also had the intention to retreat, and hurriedly flapped its wings.

But Chen Heng would not give it that chance.

With a thought, his sword energy flashed in the air, splitting into sixteen beams in the blink of an eye. With a single slash, he shredded the armadillo to pieces.

"Pei Zhi".

Seeing the armadillo's corpse turn into a tattered yellow talisman, which burned itself without fire and quickly dissipated completely.

Chen Heng looked into the thick fog and shook his head slightly.

(End of this chapter)