Xianye

Chapter 531 Calculation
That sword strike was incredibly swift, almost beyond belief, and nearly exceeded the limits of a sixth-realm swordsman, all within the blink of an eye!

Pei Zhiping had also discussed philosophy with the sword fanatics of the China League Two, and even fought against the renowned Zhou Fujia.

Pei Zhi was deeply impressed by Chen Heng's swordsmanship, and she feared that only Zhou Fujia could compare to him.

The rest, whether it was Shen Xingcui or Lu Tingyun, had to bow down in front of Chen Heng.

"Between him and Zhou Fujia from China League Two, who is stronger?"

A thought suddenly flashed through Pei Zhi's mind.

With Pei Zhi's knowledge, she naturally knew that Chen Heng had indeed held back.

If the sword could quietly slice off her earring, it could also swing upwards and slash elsewhere.

Although Pei Zhi's protective magic was extremely strong and difficult to wear down, and she was also protected by her precious robe, it was not so easy to break through.

But if that sword strike had actually landed, Pei Zhi would inevitably have suffered a loss.

"You won."

Pei Zhi didn't say much at this moment, but looked at Chen Heng, whose figure had emerged from the sword light, and spoke.

"I concede, but it was just a lucky victory."

Seeing that Pei Zhi was sensible enough not to persist, Chen Heng also politely cupped his hands and said:
"Master Pei's 'Central Spirit Strangeness' attack just now is indeed a high-level divine power of the Taifu Palace. It is extremely mysterious and truly impossible to defend against."

Although Chen Heng's words were merely polite, they did indeed contain some sincerity.

If one is trapped inside the talisman by the "Central Spirit's Mystery," one will find oneself in a dilemma.

If one's spiritual cultivation is even slightly inferior, then even the most powerful magical techniques will be useless. One will be dragged to death by this talismanic supernatural power and will inevitably perish.

If Chen Heng hadn't successfully cultivated the Netherworld True Water during his trip to the Void Emperor Heaven, he wouldn't have been able to easily handle the situation just now with his previous Luo An Black Water skills alone.

Even if they manage to escape, they will be in a state of spiritual and physical damage, suffering considerable harm.

This alone demonstrates that this Dan Yuan Conference is indeed teeming with extraordinary talents and outstanding individuals.

The mysteries of various Taoist methods are unfathomable, making them truly impossible to guard against!

If one reveals a weakness in any aspect of cultivation and fails to reach the highest level, it is inevitable that an opponent skilled in that area will seize upon this weakness and launch a fierce battle.

The art of magical combat is profound and mysterious, and cannot be fully explored in a lifetime.

Once you get involved, it's hard not to become completely absorbed!

Pei Zhi was indeed puzzled as to why Chen Heng was able to break through "Zhong Ling He Yi," which she considered one of her trump cards.

Upon closer inspection, however, it was noticed that Chen Heng's complexion appeared slightly paler than before.

Clearly, his ability to break through that "internal spirit" did not come without a price; at the very least, it damaged his soul.

Pei Zhi lowered her eyelashes slightly, as if she had remembered something.

Then, with a wave of her hand, she summoned the broken half of the bright moon pendant into her palm, gazed at it for a moment, and then put it into her sleeve.

"Yesterday, I happened to see Yu Huangshang and Zhou Fujia at the Golden Jade Pool in the west. I don't know if the two of them have been fighting for several days, or if they are still fighting now."

When Pei Zhi raised her head, she said calmly to Chen Heng:
"Although I do not know who you fought with earlier, since you have not yet recovered your strength, you should avoid the Golden Jade Pool and not try to compete for that fortune. I will stop here."

This Imperial Map of the State contains four places of creation: Flowing Sand Mountain is one, Golden Jade Pool is another, and the remaining places are Three Wonders Hill and Yanxiao River.

At this moment, Yu Huangshang and Zhou Fujia have arrived at Jin Yaotan.

No matter how fiercely these two fight, the fortune of Jin Yaotan is destined to be beyond the reach of others.

After saying this, Pei Zhi raised her sleeve and released something.

Seeing Chen Heng reach out and catch it, she didn't linger. She cast a spell to ride a beam of light formed from rolling talismans, rose into the sky, and disappeared.

"Pei Zhi!"

Yin Ruohua gave a slight, cold snort.

When she arrived at Chen Heng's side and saw what he had caught in his hand, she was stunned for a moment, and her expression suddenly became a little strange.

"Did Master Chen and Pei Zhi have a previous relationship?" she asked.

Chen Heng shook his head.

"This pill is no ordinary thing. If we hadn't had a previous relationship, why would Pei Zhi be so generous?" Yin Ruohua was skeptical.

In Chen Heng's hand was only a small white porcelain bottle, smooth and lustrous, with a soft, silky feel, and the mouth of the bottle was protected by five-colored patterns.

Even without removing the cork, a subtle fragrance wafts out, reaching straight to the eyebrows and penetrating the skin, making one feel refreshed and light-hearted with just a gentle sniff...

This pill is a secret medicine of the Taifu Palace, which is specially used to nourish the soul and also helps to heal physical injuries.

While it may not be as rare as the Crimson Burning True Elixir, Thunderous Golden Platform Flowing Elixir, or Refined Immortal Marrow, it is still quite valuable and difficult for ordinary people to obtain!
"I suppose the reason why Master Pei gave me the elixir was because of Ancestor Fushen? And this master seems to have shown some leniency towards the masters of the eight schools of Xuanmen."

Chen Heng thought for a moment and said:
"Just now she was clearly fighting with Zuo Pengzong and Peng Qian, but Master Pei only drove away Huzhao Peng Qian, while he gave Chiming Zuo Pengzong a break and let him go."

Yin Ruohua heard Chen Heng's guess and was lost in thought.

After a moment, she blinked and smiled:
"Just now, Master Chen stood up for me, which is why he confronted Pei Zhi and injured his soul. Blood River also has pills to nourish the soul and regulate qi. Please accept them, Master Chen."

"It's nothing, Master Yin, you're too kind."

Chen Heng glanced at a hill below the clouds out of the corner of his eye and replied.

But not long after that.

Only after Chen Heng and Yin Ruohua had both left.

On the hill below the clouds, a lush ancient cypress suddenly swayed gently, its aged bark twisting tightly inward, vaguely forming a blurry human face.

But as the gentle breeze passed, the strange phenomenon vanished without a trace, as if nothing had happened at all...

……

"Your Xuanfeng Cave's Thousand-Mile Spirit Possession Technique is truly incredibly useful. With this supernatural power, we are already a cut above ordinary people."

This is precisely what is meant by anticipating the enemy's moves and planning ahead of them.

At this moment, hundreds of miles away, on a flying boat shaped like a pointed shuttle, two cultivators were playing chess across a table.

The one speaking was Xuehe Centi.

He looked at Zhou Ying, who had long eyebrows and large ears and resembled a young scholar, clapped his hands, and sincerely praised him:
"Brother Zhou, when will you have some free time to teach me this method?"

The method of attaching a spirit to a thousand miles is a secret supernatural power passed down in the Xuanfeng Cave.

Although this method is not easy to cultivate, it has the great ability to divide one's mind into hundreds or thousands and to observe the truth from afar. Moreover, it is extremely secretive when activated, making it difficult for people to react.

Upon entering the Imperial Altar Map, Zhou Ying immediately activated her escape technique.

He wasn't in a hurry to fight with others or vie for destiny; instead, he planted this supernatural power in dozens of locations along the route he traveled on the map.
Because the method of attaching oneself to the gods over a thousand miles is indeed unique and mysterious, it can bypass the obstacle of the vaporizing mist. Therefore, Zhou Ying was able to find her friend Cen Ti and the two joined forces.

Hearing Cen Ti speak like this, Zhou Ying slowly regained her composure, glanced at him, and said:
"That's easy for you to say. This Thousand-Mile Spirit Possession Technique was created by my ancestor Rongxi after he attained enlightenment. It was specifically for the black dragon he raised. If it weren't for my master, I would not have been able to learn it and use it to protect myself."

Given this background, how could I presume to tell you?

Cen Ti looked somewhat regretful upon hearing this. He waved his hand and sighed.

"What a pity. Never mind, why don't you tell me about the situation with Chen Heng first? What is it like?"

"He was with Yin Ruohua, and just now he fought with Tai Fu Pei Zhi."

After a moment's thought, Zhou Ying solemnly said, "And what Ling Shouming said is indeed true; Chen Heng has indeed not recovered his vital energy!"

Cen Ti shook her head and chuckled:
"Yin Ruohua? This Master Chen is quite the romantic figure. Not only does he have connections with Jiang, the commander of the Crimson Guard, and Gu Yi, but he also has connections with Yin Ruohua of the Blood River. It's truly enviable."

After making a casual joke, Cen Ti quickly turned the conversation to serious matters, her eyes shining, and said:
"Since Ling Shouming's words are correct, should we take this opportunity to seize the bronze fish?"

Yesterday, Cen Ti and Zhou Ying also met Ling Shoumingdao Zuo of the Shenyu Sect.

Since neither of them possessed a bronze fish, and they already had some prior acquaintance, the two sides did not engage in a fight. Instead, they exchanged some information and bowed to each other in farewell.

Among them, Ling Shouming revealed that Chen Heng fought against various cultivators at Liusha Mountain and that his vitality had not yet recovered.

Zhou and Cen were initially skeptical, but Zhou Ying had just witnessed Chen Heng and Pei Zhi's magical duel using the method of "possessing a god from afar," which dispelled their doubts.

"inappropriate……"

After much deliberation, Zhou Ying, though quite tempted, still shook her head:
"Since Chen Heng was able to drive away all the powerful figures single-handedly, even if he is not at his peak right now, he is not someone you or I can easily defeat. Moreover, he has Yin Ruohua by his side, so it seems that Chen Heng knows that his situation is not good and has found a protector for himself."

Cen Ti frowned, and was about to speak when Zhou Ying interrupted her:
"Furthermore, Chen Heng has been refining that fire bell bronze fish for three days. Even if you and I defeat him, we cannot take that bronze fish. We can only take the one that Yin Ruohua has."

The risks are considerable, while the rewards are meager; this trip isn't worth the risk for us.

Cen Ti pondered in silence for a long while before finally speaking:

"Then, in your opinion, who should we target: Pei Zhi, Wei Lingjiang, or Jia Xiu?"

Currently, there are five bronze fish with fire bells in this Imperial Altar Map.

Zhou Ying also knew about the method of attaching to the gods over a thousand miles, and the fish snatchers were divided into five groups: Chen, Yin, Jia, Wei, and Pei.

As for the other Dan Yuan True Persons—

Zhou Fujia and Yu Huangshang fought all the way to Jin Yao Pool.

The former seemed determined to settle the score with Yu Huangshang, while the latter, having not yet obtained the bronze fish, was unwilling to get entangled with Zhou Fujia too much. However, he was firmly held by the fish and could not escape for a short time.

After defeating Jiuzhen Tang Xuan and Yin Jingchang Qingjue, Lü Rong disappeared without a trace.

Gu Yi and Kuang Bao fought at Sanmiao Hill.

As for Yin Wuji, whom Zhou Ying deeply feared, he never showed his face from beginning to end.

Once this person entered the Imperial Altar Map, he vanished without a trace, and no matter how Zhou Ying searched, he could not find him.

As for the remaining few, even though Zhou Ying had mastered the profound and mysterious technique of "Thousand-Mile Divine Possession," it wasn't enough for him to see through everything, and he was unaware of their existence.

"Jia Xiu, Pei Zhi, and Wei Lingjiang..."

Faced with Cen Ti's inquiry, Zhou Ying hesitated, her brows furrowing.
"These few are all difficult to deal with, but if we really have to pick an easy target, it would only be Jia Xiu. But let's wait and see, there might be some unexpected changes."

The two then discussed the matter further and finalized some details.

Zhou Ying seemed to remember something, and suddenly smiled:

"However, I do have a good plan for Chen Heng!"

"A good plan?"

"Do you remember when we were in Yingjichuan, Chen Bai visited all six sects and presented them with generous gifts? The reason he rarely lowered himself was that he wanted to join forces with us to deal with Chen Heng."

A glint of light flashed in Zhou Ying's eyes:
"Since he is at odds with Chen Heng, and Chen Heng is still recovering from his illness, if I use the Thousand-Mile Spirit Possession Technique to inform Chen Bai of this news, this powerful descendant of the Yuan Master will surely be delighted and join forces with Chen Heng to confront him!"

Cen Ti replied knowingly, "At that time, regardless of who wins or loses, both will suffer heavy losses. We can also try to seize the bronze fish from Yin Ruohua's hands?"

Zhou Ying nodded.

The two looked at each other, and a smile appeared on their faces.

After Zhou Ying and Cen Ti finalized this plan, Chen Heng, who had been meditating with his eyes closed in the palace, suddenly twitched his shoulders.

A deep, shimmering light rose from his back, like a rushing river, with overwhelming force. A figure suddenly leaped out from it and flew into the clouds.

"It seems Master Zhang has figured it out?" Chen Heng smiled and looked out.

"Master Chen certainly has some impressive skills!"

Zhang Ping'a, who had finally escaped from the true water, sighed:

"However, this only applies to dealing with Chen Bai. In return, Master Chen will have to deal with Hu Xu for me. How about it?"

……

……

After being caught off guard and taken into the Netherworld True Water by Chen Heng that day.

Seeing that Chen Heng did not kill him, Zhang Ping'a knew that the other party obviously wanted to negotiate with him.

But the condition was to deal with Chen Bai, who was of the same clan—

Although Zhang Ping'a's backer, Su, did not get along well with Chen Yushu, Zhang Ping'a and Chen Bai had also fought several times over the power struggle within the sect, truly breaking off all pretense of civility.

Chen Heng's suggestion still made Zhang Ping hesitate for a long time before he finally made a decision today.

Seeing Chen Heng nod, Zhang Ping'a wisely took out a legal contract from his sleeve.

After Chen Heng verified that everything was correct, the two of them wrote down their magical powers on it. After exchanging words for a while, Zhang Ping'a bowed and took his leave, summoned a cloud bed, and quickly began to meditate.

"I've heard that Zhang Ping'a and Chen Bai have never gotten along. The former's master even had his arm cut off by that Yuan Master, so the enmity is quite great. It might be a good thing if you can get his help and sign the contract."

Yin Ruohua, who had witnessed what had just happened, seemed thoughtful. She said to Chen Heng:
"Was Master Chen's plan meticulously prepared long ago?"

"layout?"

Chen Heng smiled meaningfully, his gaze lingering on Zhang Ping'a for a moment:
"Master Yin will find out soon."

In this way, another half-day passed in the blink of an eye.

Chen Heng was meditating with his eyes closed when he suddenly seemed to sense something and looked up at the sky.

The bright sky suddenly darkened, black smoke billowed and spread, and thousands of demons flew and swept, surrounding a human figure coming from afar, howling and surging like a tide!

"Chen Bai, you've finally arrived."

As if he had expected this, Chen Heng rose leisurely.

(End of this chapter)