Xuanjian Xianzu

Chapter 1232 Desert Battle (1+12) (Bonus Chapter 21113)

'It truly is a 'Lesser Yang' spirit array…'

The light rippled in the void, and as the pale gray glow enveloped the sky, the white beam reaching to the heavens in the distance became increasingly clear. Shangguan Mi glanced at it briefly, but then heard a cold laugh ring in his ears:

"I don't know what kind of lineage it is, but they set up a 'Lesser Yang' formation... In this world, what Lesser Yang lineage could be passed on to Wei Nie?"

Qingji Fang immediately recognized that it wasn't in the style of Jiangnan, and without further delay, simply said:
"Master Ni!"

Upon hearing this, a man immediately stepped out from the void. He was well-behaved, but his aura was unstable. He had one eye missing, and his eye socket was dark and covered with golden wounds. He was none other than the Ni family's True Man Hongyan.

This man was originally a key member of the Sword Sect, but due to changes in the situation, he entered the Shu Kingdom. Because he did not exert himself enough in the desert back then, he was resented by the Qingji faction, who have been driving him to the brink of death for the past few years, causing him to suffer calamities every year.

This True Person was completely different from Li Muyan. After all, Ni Shi only had one True Person, and he also had disciples cultivating in the Sword Gate. He did not crave any rewards in Shu Kingdom, knowing that he only needed to protect himself. He appeared well-behaved, but when danger came, he would run away without hesitation. When he encountered a formidable enemy on the Tao River, he turned and ran without the slightest hesitation, leaving Jiang Yan, who had come from afar, stunned. It was precisely because of this that he managed to carve out a path to survival for his colleagues in the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm, who were all on the verge of death.

However, Qingji was a cruel and ruthless man. He didn't mourn the death of Wang Long, and he showed no kindness to Wang Long's descendant, Wang Yi. On the contrary, when he saw Hong Yan escape back to Shu in one go, reducing the infamy he was being accused of, he showed a hint of appreciation and found him more agreeable. His tone even became gentler.
"Go and test the great formation. If you achieve anything, you will be credited with the greatest merit!"

Hong Yan sneered inwardly, clasped his hands in a salute, and braced himself to step down into the void. Before long, he approached the shimmering white array. He sighed inwardly and raised the spirit jade in his hand.

Almost at the same time he appeared, a bright burst of flame poured down, flashing before him. Laughter echoed even before he arrived.
"I have long admired Senior Ni's name! May I ask what brings you here from afar?"

Hongyan stood quietly. The apricot-red flames before her eyes flickered, and a young man in a crimson robe with gold patterns stepped out. This man had thick black hair, which was tied up with a black crown and a gold hairpin. Only two strands of hair flowed freely on his forehead. He had long, narrow eyes and slightly narrow eyebrows. His eyes shone brightly with golden light, as if golden flames were dancing within them.

The young man stood with his hands behind his back, a smile on his face, like a host welcoming guests, very enthusiastic. However, he was pressed close to the great formation, and could easily retreat with a single step back. Hong Yan glanced at him with some surprise and whispered:
"The King of Wei has established a battle formation in the desert and invaded our territory. We have been ordered to attack him."

Hong Yan responded perfectly and left no room for error. As soon as he finished speaking, a hazy flame burst forth from his five fingers, transforming into a spear that shot straight toward Li Jiangqian's face!
The hazy flames simultaneously leaped up, spreading across the sky like ocean waves, attempting to engulf the young man before them.

The divine power of "Peony Fire" is "High Mound Father"!
Bright flames rapidly rose from the surface of Hongyan, like a bright golden line adhering to his face, and the spear in his hand surged with power, flying outwards.

The spear, which flew in with lightning speed, made a buzzing sound and was blocked in mid-air by an unassuming copper basin. Hongyan felt a burning sensation on his face and saw an apricot-yellow amber color in his peripheral vision.

[The Flame of the Southern Ming Heart]!
Although Hongyan did not recognize the object, he could still feel the faint stinging sensation on his face. He flipped his palm, and the spirit jade jumped out, transforming into a small jade tower in front of him, which immediately suppressed the flames.

"senior!"

Hongyan looked up and found that the young man in front of him had completely changed. His chest was faintly transparent, with flames boiling inside, rising and falling, as if a golden pill was floating in it. Rays of light shone out, so bright that they hurt people's eyes.

[Double Fire and Two Bright Lights]!
As soon as the magical treasure appeared, he felt an invisible suppressive force emerge. His already injured body became slightly sluggish, while a beam of golden light suddenly shot out from the opponent's chest.

Hongyan immediately gathered his energy, put two fingers together in front of his chest, and also emitted a blazing beam of magical light!

"Boom!"

The two beams of light locked in a stalemate in the sky for a moment, but Hong Yan's expression suddenly turned ugly. The flame in his dark eyes flickered for a moment before extinguishing weakly. Along with it, the light of the fire in the sky also weakened little by little, diminishing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

It was already extremely difficult for him to escape with his life from the Tao River. His injuries were not only not healed, but the strange supernatural powers had not been removed either. If it weren't for the fact that his male fire was a rare lineage among fire virtues with healing abilities, he would have collapsed long ago!

Fortunately, the opponent's light seemed to have been released hastily and was out of control, giving him a chance to catch his breath. He quickly dodged and hurriedly adjusted his breathing.

Li Jiangqian's figure emerged from the Li Sha that shrouded the sky with the [Double Fire and Two Bright Instruments]. This eldest son of the King of Wei raised his hand, pinched the golden hairpin in his hair, and with a pull and a twist, the golden hairpin that was like a chopstick actually turned into a Li Wen Golden Xuan Spear!

He raised his arm, his spear pointing straight to the sky, his feet treading on the rolling flames of evil, and with a hint of boredom, he said disdainfully:
"Senior is seriously injured and is probably no match for me. I'm afraid a fight would be fatal. It would be better to have that fellow surnamed Qing handle it personally!"

Hong Yan was already out of breath, and when he heard him addressing him as "senior" repeatedly, he actually paused for a moment.

'How arrogant!'

Upon hearing this, Qingji's expression darkened. He glanced at Qingzhuo behind him with a gloomy look, who was frowning and shaking his head, muttering:

Something is obscuring it... Strange... It's best to be cautious.

Qingji Fang could only whisper:

"Wang Yi, grant his wish!"

A divine power shone down in an instant, leaping over to reveal a lean man dressed in mourning clothes, holding a sword in his hand, with a cold expression.

The moment he set foot in the mortal world, the great array that had been lying dormant on the ground like a giant beast suddenly lit up, shining brightly. The man instantly felt a chill run down his spine!
'not good! '

The mist suddenly parted to the sides, revealing a Taoist master in golden and white robes sitting cross-legged in the center. He was enveloped in a faint ray of Yin light, and a vast and magnificent light covered with countless runes rose from his palm!

'Li Ximing!'

【Dae-ri Kim Hee-gwang】!
"puff!"

The moment the real person appeared, although he was on guard, he only had time to slightly turn his body before being struck head-on by this powerful spell. He spat out several mouthfuls of blood and fell from the sky like a bird with broken wings, landing in the desert.

Li Quewan held the Taiyin Spiritual Treasure and secretly enhanced its concealment, so that Li Ximing's huge spellcasting could not be detected in the void. In the end, he failed to welcome Qingji Fang. Li Jiangqian was not disappointed and decisively retreated.

As expected, the beam of light illuminated the sky. Qingji Fang showed no change in expression, nor did he care about Wang Yi's life or death. Instead, his expression brightened with joy, and he emerged as gray mist, his divine power aimed directly at Li Ximing, who was sitting cross-legged! He then shouted:

"Master Shan Yin!"

As he responded, a red light suddenly appeared in the dim void, and an old hand suddenly stretched out, already within arm's reach, aiming straight for Li Ximing's back.

Grand Master Sun – Shan Yin!
This great master's skill was evident from the moment he made his move. He didn't know what kind of supernatural power or magical artifact responded, but it actually caused the void to freeze, as if he were in a quagmire. Although it didn't completely seal it off, it still put him in a dangerous situation!

To make matters worse, a whirlwind arose in the void, indicating that a True Person had arrived with supernatural powers, summoning gold and driving fire. This True Person was a member of the Qiu family's Purple Mansion from the Nine Clans, who intended to cut off his retreat!
"You really think highly of me!"

Li Ximing showed no fear, opened his eyes, and even smiled.

He dared to use such a powerful spell; how could he be unprepared? A golden disc had already lit up from his sleeve, and the four stars suddenly reversed, their brilliant light exploding out!

'The sun hangs upside down, the chaotic stars tremble!'

【Chongyang Juxing Baopan】!
This ritual artifact, which had performed many miraculous feats, suddenly shone brightly. Four golden points of light separated and blocked his way. Li Ximing's figure had already disappeared—this treasure plate had moved to a location in the mortal world, and was not afraid of the void's blockade!
'【Chongyang Juxing Baopan】…'

As this light appeared, Qing Zhuo, who was holding the line in the void, showed a momentary change in expression.

'It was indeed removed. Was it because the lake management was truly skilled and eradicated it early on, or was Li Zhouwei simply stubbornly resisting?'

But Qingji Fang didn't think that much. He just frowned, paused for a moment, and then a golden light appeared in the void before him.

A golden, radiant spirit sword!

Qingji was not afraid, but instead sneered:
"If I'd known you were here!"

A dense gray aura condensed between his two fingers, clamping the spirit sword as easily as taking something out of a bag. Despite the sharp buzzing sound emanating from the sword, it could not break free!

'If Cheng Xun were here, I would naturally vomit blood, but you? A nobody, yet you dare to stand in my way!'

The owner of this sword is none other than Cheng Jiuwen!

Qing Jifang's bad temper is one thing, but as a direct descendant of the Qing family, his supernatural abilities are definitely not ordinary. He caught the sword of this Sword Master with just two fingers!
But Cheng Jiuwen watched him quietly. The three supernatural powers behind him suddenly shone brightly. Qing Jifang immediately released his two fingers, and the round bead in his hand jumped up, suppressing this True Person. His eyes were still disdainful as he counted the incantations:

"The Qi commands the Mysterious Mountain, and it can suppress all obstacles!"

As his words rang out, the orb in the sky suddenly changed. The gray clouds there rolled and swirled like a swirling storm, sweeping away all the golden energy in the sky. It even kept snatching the spirit sword from Cheng Jiuwen's hand, trying to put it into its spiritual treasure!
Cheng Jiuwen's spirit sword was not bad, but he ultimately lacked sword intent. Under such supernatural power, he was quite shaky. To make matters worse, the void behind him suddenly trembled, and a cultivator wielding double maces emerged, carrying a dense purple light, and smashed them toward the back of his head!
Shangguan Mi!
Although this immortal was not highly skilled, he was a brave warrior. With the interference of the supreme spiritual treasure in the sky, Cheng Jiuwen paused for a moment and immediately reached into his sleeve.

But as soon as he touched it, he felt a solemn gaze from the void, as if it were real, piercing his face. Cheng Jiuwen blocked the attacking double maces with a blank expression, looked at the void, and found that the real person in the gray-blue clothes was staring at him intently.

Guanlan Zhenren, Qingzhuo.

This direct descendant of Changhuai was holding the line in Taixu. Although he didn't say anything, he had already formed a gray talisman in his hand, his eyes calm and powerful.

Cheng Jiuwen's gaze was heavy, and he held back for the time being, understanding his meaning:
'Our Sword Sect's methods can be used against anyone... but not against the direct descendants of the Qing Clan, or against the Qing Clan's spiritual treasures... He's stationed in the Void Realm, absolutely on a mission to protect Qing Jifang and the inherited spiritual treasures...'

In that brief exchange of glances, Qing Jifang had already leaped up, maneuvering several times amidst the sword blades that he had barely managed to block, heading straight for the great formation!

At the same time, various supernatural powers dyed the sky with dazzling colors, and the figures of three early-stage Purple Mansion cultivators suddenly appeared, attempting to surround the rapidly retreating Li Fire in the sky.

Li Jiangqian stepped back, leaning against the formation, and joined forces with Cheng Qian, who had rushed out. They brandished their spears, but their eyes were focused on the overall situation.

His expression was somber. He glanced casually across the void, but then noticed another rumbling thunder and golden aura illuminating all directions. His heart sank instantly.

'Chang Yun didn't come; only Zhong Qian did, and he stopped the Qiu family's True Person, one of the Nine Clans, in the Great Void... Although they had the upper hand, defeating them wouldn't be a matter of a short time.'

'Great-Uncle is in trouble…'

On the other side, Li Ximing had just appeared at the front of the battle after the star left. Before he could catch his breath, a figure appeared like a ghost.

This man, dressed in red, with white hair and a face full of wrinkles, had eyes that, though devoid of color, held a cold and resolute quality. Like a hawk, he silently perched where Li Ximing had landed, saying nothing. He raised his head, his palms undulating with color, like waves.
The supernatural ability is "Falcon Perches".

'Gathering Wood!'

Li Ximing had seen Ji Mu cultivators before. Back then, Luo Daoren from the Southern Frontier was a Ji Mu Purple Mansion cultivator. However, Luo Daoren was a minor cultivator from the desolate land, while Shan Yin in front of him was a Ji Mu Grand Master!

The moment the "Falcon Perches" technique was unleashed, its aura was completely different. A sense of danger surged in Li Ximing's heart. Without hesitation, he made a hand seal and cast a spell, activating the light of the six directions and summoning a blazing light.

[The sky is ablaze with fire!]
The flames pounced out like a vicious wolf, crashing into the bluish-gray light. Like hot coals falling into snow, countless sparks burst forth, creating numerous ever-expanding holes. The red-robed Grand Master's expression flickered slightly.

Li Ximing's prediction was correct. The [Heavenly Crow and Fire] was renowned, and Shan Yin cultivated the [Gathering Wood] technique. Even a Great True Person would not be able to help but fear him. He released the supernatural power in his hand and took out an object from his sleeve.

This object was actually a bowl, made of jade, with an antique appearance throughout. The only difference was that the words "Chang Huai" were engraved on the rim of the bowl. As the old master gently waved his hand, azure light immediately poured out from it, transforming into a waterfall of light!

"He Shui!"

Fire can cause all things to retreat, lead and mercury to solidify, and wood and earth to burn. In battle, it has almost no natural enemies, except in the realm of water and fire, where this True Dragon lineage, also belonging to the Great Sages, can contend! Li Ximing, seeing the characters "Chang Huai" on the bowl, secretly understood:
'They came prepared!'

Although the power of the combined fire in his hand was immense, it was suppressed for a moment by the cascading water. The Great Master in front of him seized this fleeting opportunity, unleashing his full power!

"The Gathering of the Weaver Girls"!
In an instant, the emerald green ocean spread out, covered by countless plants and trees, carrying a strong sense of imprisonment and confinement. The heavy, muddy feeling in the void reappeared. Li Ximing went all out, and the bright Heavenly Gate descended from the sky, crashing onto the ocean!
"Boom!"

A muffled sound echoed through the night sky. To Li Ximing's surprise, the "Heavenly Gate," which was always known for its suppression and refinement, gently sank into the trees without causing much of a ripple.

'not good! '

Li Ximing's plan was instantly disrupted, and he was greatly alarmed. However, the Great Master was not surprised at all. He had already taken a step forward, and the brilliance of the "Falcon Perches" in his hand reappeared!
Despite not being suppressed, Li Ximing felt his body stiffen and his movements slowed down several times. The [Huaijiang Map] was already in his hand, but it was slowly unfolding at a tortoise-like pace.

The opponent's supernatural power had already reached his face.

At this critical moment, the real man decisively abandoned the idea of ​​moving. The green ruler at his waist suddenly responded, rippling out circles of green and yellow water, which slowed down the incoming supernatural power by half a beat!
Following closely behind was a surge of purple water that enveloped Li Ximing. With an immense force, it suddenly pulled him a full zhang away from this supernatural power, causing the palm to lose its direction and finally strike his chest.

Li Ximing's face suddenly turned pale, but what leaped up from behind him was a dazzling light of the young sun!

[The Array of Seeking Evil Spirits with Fire]!
[Ministerial Fire].

This light was of a peculiar nature, easily penetrating the divine power covering Shan Yin's body and striking the Great Master without any hindrance. It caused him to pause slightly, giving him a moment to catch his breath. Li Ximing not only moved aside, but the [Huaijiang Map] also floated up, its bright gates gushing out and suppressing the azure light!
"Boom!"

The entire desert was suddenly illuminated. Shan Yin spewed out a mouthful of flame, his expression remaining calm. He then abruptly raised his head; a new figure had appeared in the sky, surrounded by numerous purple water droplets, appearing ethereal and otherworldly. He smiled and said:
"The old man has become a great master!"

"Ye Hui?"

Shan Yin was clearly somewhat familiar with him, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes:
"Defeated soldiers and treacherous dogs!"

Ye Hui remained unperturbed, a smile playing on his lips. The void behind him rippled continuously, as if something was about to burst forth. He placed one foot on the magical artifact, helping Li Ximing subdue the person before him, while his other hand drew his magic sword, holding it three inches from Li Ximing's lower abdomen, the blade passing between his brows. He said calmly:
"The three abodes are mysterious and profound; I humbly request the presence of the gods."

As soon as he finished speaking, the man's eyes suddenly turned golden.

This gold was not the gold of Li Zhouwei, but a dazzling gold that filled the eyes and pierced through, like light and lightning, captivating the soul. And the moment his voice fell, two things finally broke out of the void behind him!

A round object, like a jade ball, with lightning patterns, was filled with extremely dense heavenly lightning. It was about the size of a palm, black with white patterns, shining brightly, suppressing the surging flames of destruction. A pair of illusory golden arms stretched out from behind Ye Hui, one on the left and one on the right, holding it in their hands and smashing it down!
'Um? '

For the first time, Shan Yin's expression changed drastically, filled with surprise and doubt. He recklessly raised his hands, gathering all his supernatural powers in front of him.

"Boom!"

The entire desert was suddenly covered in white.

The piercing white light shook the entire desert, drawing countless gazes that finally revealed his face, all of which were filled with shock.

Ye Hui, dressed in a flowing blue robe, now had his once lively eyes filled with a rich gold that spread across his face like cracks from the corners of his eyes. His usually neatly tied black hair was now wildly flailing in the wind, and the heavenly lightning flames in his hands were extremely peculiar, reaching the sky in a violent manner and moving endlessly!
His figure flashed briefly in the white light that illuminated the world before landing in front of the Great Master. In the blink of an eye, hundreds of punches that drew forth heavenly thunder and flames landed on the azure light barrier standing in front of the Great Master!
"Boom boom boom boom..."

Dan Yin was already at a disadvantage against the thunder and flames. When the explosive thunder and flames poured down, all his supernatural powers were finally shattered. Like an arrow released from a bow, he plunged into the depths of the desert, making a deafening roar!

Ye Hui seemed like a completely different person; his cold and calm demeanor vanished. He laughed loudly, leaped into the desert, and stomped heavily on the ground.
"Boom!"

The desert was once again illuminated for a moment, and for a time this person was like a god, with thunder and fire connecting heaven and earth, how majestic! With the help of Li Ximing's spiritual treasure, he actually suppressed a Grand Master for a short time!

The Taoist priest in the white-gold robe had just recovered from the blow, spitting out a mouthful of blood. He stared blankly at the sky, looking at his old friend who controlled thunder and fire like a god, and was even somewhat incredulous:
'This is... Ye Hui?'

'With such supernatural powers... why are you still bothering with Changxi... oh... no wonder he was so disdainful back then. If it weren't for the intervention of the Sun Dao lineage and me, he could have beaten that old senior to death even with the Xuan Yue Sect's great formation!'

Before he could even be surprised, a thick gray wind had already blown in front of him. The gray-clad man's gaze was cold and venomous, like a sharp sword, ready to pierce him with a thousand holes!
Qingjifang.

He responded with a cold laugh, placed his finger to his lips, and forcefully blew out an extremely bright, blazing white flame:

[The sky is ablaze with fire!]
Qing Jifang flicked his sleeve, and the cuff suddenly opened, shimmering with light. One after another, dense mounds of earth leaped out, blocking the flames. With his other hand, a white jade fan appeared and he waved it gently!

A gust of gray wind surged out, crashing down on Li Ximing. He suppressed his internal injuries, flicked his sleeve, and the [Heavenly Nourishing Jar] leaped up. Even though he was hastily responding to the attack, the jar still managed to suck in all the gray wind with a turn of its mouth.

What Li Ximing didn't expect was that, under the cover of the rolling gray wind, the white jade fan itself had already flown over and was in front of him in an instant. At this awkward moment when his new strength had not yet been generated, his Huaijiang Map was still suppressing Shan Yin and could not be moved. He had no choice but to cut off the Six Harmonies Light in an attempt to avoid it.

"Boom!"

But how could Changhuai's treasure be easily avoided? The white jade fan rose and fell in the void, extremely strange. He silently endured this blow, and his face turned ashen and burned with pain. Even though most of it was neutralized by the light of the six directions, he still couldn't open his eyes and his spiritual consciousness was blurred.

Qing Jifang's gaze was calm, and he was about to make a move when he seemed to sense something and suddenly lowered his body, causing Li Ximing to rise into the air and retreat several steps. While using his supernatural powers to remove the gray on his face, he also grabbed the [Chongyang Juxing Treasure Plate] in his hand!
The man, having made a mistake, frowned and looked down at his feet. He saw that the white flames had already jumped onto his clothes!

The mountains he summoned with his magic seemed endless, constantly crashing into the fire. Ordinary flames might have been blocked, but the [Heavenly Crows and Fire] were extraordinary; they burned ever brighter, as if they were about to surge upwards!
'The fire is excellent! I rarely see it, it's such a waste for him to use it!'