Xuanjian Xianzu

Chapter 1278 A Balance of Power
Li Quewan used a magical treasure to protect himself and rode the heavy light of the moon eastward. Soon he saw a raging, colorful light surging into the sky like fire, with sand and stones flying all over the plain and faint flames rising everywhere.

She stopped carefully and saw a man sitting in the colorful light.

This person was tall and thin, with his hands clasped together, his eyes closed, and holding a candle in his hands. He did not say a word, but a bright and intense light shone from him, making the entire plain shine.

'The Sixth Maha!'

Li Quewan was shocked.

'The Buddhist monk Xiuzhen has a profound foundation…'

In this world, the Sixth Incarnation of Maha is only one level below the Great True Man. He can even compete with the supernatural powers of a cold qi cultivator like Tian Wan. Only two from Zanmen have retreated, yet there is still one here!
'And judging from his appearance... he exudes an extremely imposing aura!'

Under the suppression of his candlelight, stood a celestial cultivator. This person possessed extraordinary supernatural powers and treaded on pure yin light. Although Li Quewan did not recognize his name, he could tell that he was a member of the Tao family.

Below this Maha is another Shakyamuni, who appears to have a very large belly and a kind face. He sits on a large lotus platform, followed by two golden figures resembling yakshas, ​​each holding a halberd. They are very imposing.

'The Way of Compassion…'

This was the first time Li Quewan had met a figure from the Compassionate Path. He vaguely sensed that the man's belly was not simple, and he frowned repeatedly, sighing inwardly:
'It seems to be only the fourth generation... yet it possesses a rather unfathomable depth. It is often said that the path of compassion is the most profound among Buddhist schools today, with its own system being more complete than others, and indeed it is...'

This Maha had Lin Chensheng of the Great Owl Temple completely under his control. Fortunately, the Sun Spirit Treasure came to the rescue, and secondly, this Maha did not have any real killing intent, so he was able to hold out steadily.

Chengqian was far inferior; this 'Full Dan' cultivator was truly not good at fighting, and he fought the two Lianmin cultivators to a standstill—or rather, they were only two people who had just received enlightenment!

However, the situation was quite stable, so she felt relieved. She approached a little further and finally saw the flames that filled the entire county. The immortal mountain had collapsed, and ruins were everywhere, revealing dense, bright silver array patterns.

'The Yu Clan's grand formation has indeed been broken!'

The flames covering the mountain were blurry and indistinct, seemingly emanating from the Compassionate Path. They constantly interfered with the spiritual energy and the earth's veins, yet they caused no harm to the vegetation. Li Quewan observed them closely and became curious:
"How rare, it's actually [Gaobei Muyan]."

This fire does not harm objects, but it can disrupt spiritual energy, dispel magic, and indirectly affect the void. However, while it does affect the void, it cannot completely isolate the enemy like the Wuzhang Water and Fire, preventing them from escaping. Instead, it interferes with the enemy through the subtle changes in spiritual energy. Its advantage lies in its extremely wide range and excellent effect.

This fire is not well-known nowadays, but Li Quewan was able to recognize it because it was infamous in ancient times!

What cultivators seek in the world is nothing more than supernatural powers. Those who seek supernatural powers push Sheng Yang into the Great Void, and are very wary of fluctuations in the Great Void and spiritual energy. If they have the means, they will often hide in the Purple Mansion Grand Array.

The Purple Mansion Array can isolate the Great Void, preventing the Great Void within the array from connecting with the outside world. This ensures that cultivators can reach the Great Void to break through, while also minimizing external interference. However, this protection is limited.

Once the great formation is attacked, it will cause instability in the void within the formation, not to mention the formation will be broken... Jia Zan surrendered to Li because of this concern.

However, there are some special treasures, such as the true qi of water and fire, which can sever the void. As long as a little bit of it touches the great formation, it can greatly affect others. Back then, Chen Xuanyu of the Chen family was killed by the Sun family with the [Boundless Water and Fire]!
The [Gao Ying Mu Yan] is a Mu fire of extremely high rank, corresponding to the female water. It is a fire that is hidden and internal, and its range is extremely wide. When it crashes down, it can directly affect the void inside the great formation, even through the great formation!

Often, cultivators wielding this fire would engage in a battle without suffering any casualties. However, after a year or two, someone near the battlefield would inevitably fail in their breakthrough and perish, naturally becoming despised by both humans and animals…

Upon seeing the fire, Li Quewan immediately understood.

'The Buddhist cultivators who came here definitely know about the secret realm of the Yu clan. They are constantly influencing the fluctuations of the void, attempting to bring the secret realm down by taking advantage of the shattering of the great formation!'

So she activated her magic and sensed a faint movement in the fluctuating void. She casually pinched a wisp of energy, did a quick calculation, and sure enough, there was something there. So she focused her mind and concentrated her energy.

[Investigate the Ghost!]
The Yu family's secret realm was undefended, only obscured by the candlelight filling the sky. How could it possibly withstand the investigation? Li Quewan's vision immediately followed the entrance and entered the realm. Sure enough, he saw the Immortal Garden and Herb Garden, teeming with life, with arrays flashing. Two monks were smashing and pushing open the halls and pavilions, their eyes red as they frantically snatched things.

She chuckled to herself:
'Good heavens, there really are two huge rats!'

What attracted her attention was not the two monks, but the scenery!

These numerous celestial platforms and pavilions were clearly established by the Yu family themselves, but the main hall high above was of a completely different style, with a dark yellow color and surging, ever-flowing profound energy.

This dark yellow color, combined with the profound Qi, is unique in the world. Furthermore, even the Yu family themselves cannot control the secret realm. Li Quewan had already guessed most of it:
'This thing... was taken from the fall of the Great Liang Dynasty, wasn't it...'

Li Quewan observed silently as the clash of supernatural powers in the sky grew increasingly intense, the sounds deafening. The monk clutching his belly chuckled and said:
"Fellow Tao Daoyou is truly skilled!"

Tao Shitao glanced discreetly at the bronze lamp in the sky. Following his perception, the magical artifact struggled, causing Mingzang to chant the scriptures with even greater speed. Tao Shitao remained unperturbed, saying calmly:

“Bei Mei, if you don’t retreat, you’re in for trouble.”

With a smile playing on his lips, he twirled the beaded string in his hand a little faster.

This great battle in Ruzhou was different from the past. Whether it was Tao Shitao or Yang Xuancai, who was injured and hid back in the formation, they were essentially cultivators from the north, and they even knew each other's names...

Tao has never associated with Buddhist monks, so they are considered strangers. Otherwise, it wouldn't be unreasonable for him to call Tao "fellow Daoist" a few times!

This made Bei Mei turn her head slightly and notice that Ming Zang in the sky was still clasped together, just continuously releasing candlelight to suppress Tao Shitao's spiritual treasure, looking as if he were facing a great enemy.

'It won't be long...'

Bei Mei and Ming Zang naturally knew about the Yu family's secret realm. Ming Zang suppressed the treasure [Lacquer Cloud Branch] without making a sound, and the flickering candlelight shielded Tao Shitao from his senses. Meanwhile, the two Lian Min under Bei Mei's command had already infiltrated the Yu family's [Guanxiang Hall]!
In Bei Mei's view, this was the reason why he went all out and Ming Zang sat high up—there was no need to bully and offend the Tao and Li families too much. He could just take the Yu family's supplies and leave, which would be the best of both worlds.

But his smile didn't last long; the candlelight in Mingzang's hand began to flicker uneasily, and the monk's expression changed slightly. He said:

"Walk."

Bei Mei was startled. The monk in front of her had suddenly disappeared, and the bronze lamp slowly faded. Finally, a gray light appeared in the sky.

It was a slender branch, about the length of a forearm, as if it were made of white jade, and it looked like it was about to break free from its restraints!
'you!'

Bei Mei thought he still had some understanding with Ming Zang, and that they could split the spoils after the fight. But he never expected that Ming Zang, the dignified Sixth Mahayana, would not stay for a moment and would run away faster than anyone else!
How could Bei Mei not be anxious? He cursed under his breath, as if his tail had been stepped on.

'Tai Xi is right, this Lotus Temple... truly is full of beasts!'

But if he were to turn around and leave, wouldn't he lose both his wife and his army? He was extremely decisive. The golden body that looked like a yaksha behind him stepped out and smashed into Lin Chensheng, shattering violently!
So, while issuing a warning with the release of light, he took a deep breath, exhaled with all his might, and spewed out a sky-covering burst of colorful light!

The path of compassion was indeed something; for a moment, the sky was filled with color, as if countless Arhats stood in the sky, golden dragons coiled, and colorful phoenixes danced, which really stunned Xiaozhi for a moment. He took a step forward and approached the ruins of the Yu family's formation, and a colorful light stretched out!

'Just a breath!'

But suddenly a glint of silver light appeared in his pupils.

A woman appeared in the void at some unknown time, sitting sideways on a black tiger, smiling charmingly, her hands clasped together in front of her chest, unmoving. The surging colorful light approached her, but was blocked by flashing lightning, which fiercely kept it outside.

Behind her floated a cyan cauldron, which firmly blocked the exit of the secret realm!

"Be bold!"

His brows furrowed in grief, his eyes wide with fury, and he cursed:
"Bitch!"

A sudden wind arose in the sky.

The colorful lights that stretched to the horizon continued to respond, bringing a strong warning; a touch of gold had already appeared on the horizon!

'Why so fast!'

His anger had not subsided, and his heart was filled with rage.

'Mingzang's [Inherent Brightness] has an extremely wide range of perception; how could it only react when it's right in front of him!'

He broke out in a cold sweat, but the golden light before him gave him no time to react. Did Bei Mei know how Guang Chan died?

'How can I, alone here, defend myself?'

Although the golden light was still some distance away, Li Zhouwei's "Crimson Arrowhead" range was also quite large, and who knew how many people were coming. With tigers in front and wolves behind, once the sky darkened and the sun rose, Bei Mei could go down and have a drink with Guang Chan!

The death of Guangchan, who possessed the golden earth, was too great an impact, even more so than the death of Qi Lanyan for these Buddhist practitioners. In that instant, reason finally prevailed, the sky full of Buddhist earth shattered, and Maha decisively abandoned the chariot to save the general, and suddenly went far away!

At this moment, Tao Shitao emerged from the shattered golden light and struck him with his sword from afar. The glass shattered, and the colorful light offered no resistance. He was wounded and fled.

Li Quewan ignored him. The azure cauldron behind him had been pushed several feet away, and two golden figures suddenly leaped out. Each of them had a round belly and glaring eyes. They were looking for Bei Mei while preparing to kill themselves at any moment. Their terrified gaze turned into confusion when they met Li Quewan's.

'Only one at the early stage of the Purple Mansion realm?'

To make matters worse, the raging flames of the Gao Ying Mu Yan slightly interfered with their connection to Tai Xu, causing them to pause for a moment.

This meal was enough.

Li Quewan bowed deeply and smiled:

"Greetings, King Wei!"

The two of them froze, only then realizing that their connection with Taixu had been severed, and for some reason, a cold chill ran down their spines.

The golden-eyed youth stood quietly behind him.

Li Zhouwei has always been quite famous in the north, especially now, and his reputation among Buddhist monks is even greater. The two of them had naturally discussed this, but they never expected that this Prince of Wei would one day stand quietly and in a chilling way behind them.

"thump!"

The one on the left was merely a disciple of Sattva, and the other was only a disciple of the Wisdom King. Clearly, the man with the sorrowful expression had long been prepared to relinquish his position. He knelt down, his face ashen, and trembled as he said:

"Lianfu greets the King of Wei."

Li Zhouwei, however, looked at the raging flames around him and said:
"Lotus Temple has some tricks up its sleeve."

Tao Shitao also stepped down from the light and said solemnly:

"Greetings, King Wei!"

Li Zhouwei nodded to him, glanced at him, and said:
"Take the item out."

The two obeyed without question. One pried open the man's jaw, and the other pulled out his tongue. In an instant, they spat out a lot of golden sand, mixed with jade and green boxes, which shone brightly. Cheng Qian, who had just arrived, was dumbfounded. Lin Chengsheng shook his head slightly. Even Tao Shitao, with his background, had his eyelids twitch.

How could he let such a fine immortal technique slip by? After the two finished vomiting, Li Zhouwei had already drawn the Wang Yue, which sent colorful light soaring into the sky, shattering glass and sending flowers flying everywhere.

Li Quewan waved her sleeve, and numerous spiritual objects leaped from the golden sand, arranging themselves neatly. She said softly:

"This secret realm..."

Li Zhouwei didn't even glance at it, slowly letting out a sigh of relief, and said with an ambiguous meaning:

"There's no need to touch anything."

Only then did a gentle breeze arrive, and a beautiful woman approached with a smile, bowed, and said softly:
"Greetings, King Wei!"

Yang Xuancai's injuries were actually quite serious, but she cultivated the "Horned Wood" technique and was extremely skilled at healing. At this moment, her complexion had returned to normal, and she looked intently at Li Zhouwei.

To put it bluntly, Yang's desire to keep Li Zhouwei here is no less than Yinling's, and perhaps even greater than Tao's!
There's no other reason than that the Yu family seems to have backed down, but the fundamental issues haven't been resolved. With Li Zhouwei gone, no one can keep Yu Xi in check, and who knows what might happen!
She stared intently at Li Zhouwei, but the Prince of Wei glanced at the mess in Ruzhou, and as if sensing something, raised his head and looked south.

But then they saw a rainbow, its colors shimmering, its blue light like a waterfall, and a person came from the south carrying the wind!

This man had a long beard and a fair complexion, and was quite well-built. He had a smiling expression, but seemed to have rushed over and was somewhat injured. His supernatural powers were hazy. Upon approaching, he bowed slightly and said:
"Greetings, King Wei!"

So he turned around, looked around, and said:
"Qinghu of the Great Song Dynasty greets all fellow Daoists!"

This person was none other than Sima Yuanli.

This master was surprisingly stuck at the first supernatural power for many years, and his cultivation and injuries fluctuated repeatedly. Now, however, he seemed to have calmed down. Although he was injured, his supernatural power was stable, perfect, and gentle. He had been recuperating for some time and was not in a hurry to break through again.

He arrived now, surrounded by a blue aura, looking very solemn and serious, and said in a stern tone:
"When the General saw that Ruzhou was in trouble, he knew it was bad, but the battle in the east was too fierce and he couldn't spare any more men, so he had to send me. I didn't expect that I was a step behind the King of Wei!"

Li Zhouwei saw him and smiled:

"Not too slow, just in time!"

Although Luoxia was not exactly leaky from all sides, it was ultimately lacking in supernatural power, which meant that Li Zhouwei had to rush to its aid from all directions. Although Sima Yuanli's supernatural power was not particularly outstanding, he had many treasures on him, which were extremely useful!
He was in a good mood and simply said:

"In that case, Qinghu can stay here and keep watch. Jingjiao and Chengqian, you two can go to Liangchuan with Kuang Hong. In this way, the defenses on all sides will be strengthened."

Li Quewan didn't hear his own instructions. He looked up slightly and saw the King of Wei speaking softly:
"Que Wan, go to Xiangxiang and wait for the celestial phenomena."