Xuanjian Xianzu

Chapter 1347 The Sign of the Dao (1+12) (Bonus Chapter 33113 for "Hidden Dragon in Action")

The sky was gray.

The mountains and rivers rise and fall, the earth's veins converge, the vastness of the void is immense, and the four borders are secure. Then one comes to a city, its walls extremely high and as solid as a fortress. Various spiritual veins converge here, making it a place of outstanding natural beauty and a place for immortals to cultivate.

But at this moment, the sky above the majestic city was filled with eerie flames, and streaks of lightning flashed on the great formation, colliding with the vast golden light and producing vibrations that made the great formation flicker and sway restlessly.

"Boom!"

Golden light descended from the sky once more, transforming into a towering gate that pressed down on the formation. Beneath the gate, a young man held a long axe, looking down with a calm gaze.

Beside him, the Silver-Clad Immortal held a jade plate in his hand, while his other hand made calculations. His eyes shimmered with silver light as he whispered:

"King Wei, be careful... This formation has reached its limit, someone will surely come out to meet us!"

Li Zhouwei raised his head and said:
"How powerful is this person?"

He was naturally referring to the Grand Master in the formation, but then Wu Miao whispered from the other side:
“King Wei… there are only a few Great Masters left in Gu County. Master Gu has gone to the West, so this place must be Master Yu… He is a Purple Qi cultivator with a ‘Sign of the Dao,’ which is extremely powerful. Be extremely careful!”

As Liu Changdie manipulated the magical treasure to break the formation, he laughed and said:
"So he's a Purple Qi cultivator... How powerful can he be? We also have Purple Qi cultivators in Jiangnan. This path excels in various arts, but isn't suited for combat. This type of lineage... if someone helps him stand up and support him, he can cast spells steadily and is somewhat threatening... otherwise..."

Liu Changdie's cultivation was not high, but he still had insight and knew many Daoist secrets. Although he had never met a Grand Master of the Purple Qi Dao, he had come into contact with many cultivators of this path, so his observations were naturally accurate. Wu Miao, however, shook his head and said rather mysteriously:

"Fellow Daoist, you may not know this... Although all Purple Qi originates from Dao Zhen, there are several schools. The most famous is the [Purple Palace]. In fact, there is another school, [Liang Xiangtai], which cultivates the Three Yin, Purple Qi, and Cold Qi. The former widely accepts Daoists, while the latter focuses on meticulous cultivation. This Lord Yu has obtained the Liang Xiangtai school. The 'Original Sign of the Dao' is unique to that school, and it is especially unique, requiring cultivation from Pure Qi..."

Li Zhouwei did not underestimate his opponent and inquired about the details. Regarding these peripheral rumors, Qiao Wenliu was actually less knowledgeable than Wu Miao, and the old man embellished the story:

"I've heard that the Yu family possesses a true scripture, passed down from the ancient Liang Xiangtai. Generations of people have refined it, and four Qi Gods have been cultivated within it. Although its power has greatly diminished, those who have cultivated to the 'Dao Shi Zhao' stage are still extremely powerful with this true scripture."

"Master Yu reads scriptures in his cave every day. He was originally known for not being good at fighting, but later he passed the Purple Realm, obtained the 'Original Sign of the Dao' and the True Scripture, and rose to the upper-middle level. Even if ordinary people swarmed him, they would not be able to defeat him!"

Li Zhouwei seemed to be deep in thought, a strange look appearing in his eyes, but he stopped asking and just pondered.

He traveled lightly, leading his men across various regions, rushing from Chefu all the way to Yincheng, where they surrounded the formation. They had been surrounding the formation for a full two hours.

The great master Yu Xixin inside was indeed known for his caution. He didn't even show his head, and despite the fierce bombardment from outside, he used his great supernatural powers to connect the formation and remained steadfast in his position.

This countermeasure doesn't aim for a long-term hold, but rather to prevent an early loss. Although mediocre, it's certainly sound. Li Zhouwei roughly figured out the other party's intentions:
'Yincheng is a fortress in the Central Plains. Emperor Zhao perished here, giving birth to astonishing spiritual energy and fertile soil. The grand formation here is definitely among the top three in the entire Gu County... As long as he defends the city, whether the Yan Xiu from the north comes or reinforcements arrive from the rear... it won't be difficult...'

Although border intruders blocked the Taixu, the cultivators of Gujun could still enter and exit through Chuncheng in the center, directly reaching Yincheng. However, Li Zhouwei had besieged Yincheng, and these people, without the leadership of a Grand Master, dared not come to provide support.

'The only thing I fear... is the Dragon King's Delicacies...'

This person is injured, not dead. Although Li Zhouwei learned through Cha You that he went south, he was probably hiding in the south to heal his wounds. However, there was no guarantee that this person would secretly come to his aid. Every minute and every second was extremely precious.

Once Long Kangyao arrives to help, Yu Xixin inside will immediately go out to join the encirclement. Although Li Zhouwei can move freely, the group of people around him will probably have to retreat to different directions with him and seek another opportunity.

Therefore, during these two hours, the [Thunderbolt Formation Breaker] was operated to its limit. This treasure for breaking formations, which originated from Qingchi, shone brightly. As the King of Wei, he went all out, wielding the [Huayang King's Axe], and with his massive amount of supernatural power, he slashed it a total of sixty-eight times!
The others used every means at their disposal, from burning with spiritual fire to suppressing with lesser yin. Qiao Wenliu even took to the field himself, wielding the radiant blue shrine and smashing it down with a bang!

"Boom!"

Then the green niche grew as fast as the wind, emanating an astonishing suction force. The blazing flames on the great array seemed to have encountered a natural enemy, their brilliance dimmed in an instant, and were stripped away by strands, all flowing into the niche.

The great formation here was created by "Mu Huo". It is not very powerful in itself, but because the earth veins and spiritual energy are too terrifying, and there is a Great True Person supporting it, it has become a vital point of the Tang Dao level. When Shao Yin presses down like this, a large area of ​​flames can be peeled off from above every time, and the effect is surprisingly good.

Finally, amidst the flickering light and shadow of the great formation, a soft sigh echoed across the sky:

"Fellow Daoist...why be so aggressive!"

In an instant, bright colors shone from within the great formation, converging into a brilliant purple glow, ethereal as smoke, overturning the green shrine that had been suppressing it, and coalescing into a purple expanse.

The middle-aged man stood amidst the purple clouds, his eyes filled with helplessness.

This man was of medium height, with half-white hair and beard, a long, flowing beard, and slightly narrow eyes on his handsome face. His aged hands held a scroll of scriptures. Standing in the sky, he blocked out the raging flames and the brilliant sunlight!
Yu Xixin.

With the great formation on the verge of collapse and no reinforcements arriving, the Grand Master of the Yu Clan finally had no choice but to reveal himself!
So he raised his hand, turned the scroll upside down, like an inconspicuous Taoist priest in the mountains, without any dazzling supernatural powers or the presence of water and fire, simply tapping lightly on the green shrine.

"Kun Chenxiu"!
Purple Qi surged, and the sound of chanting arose loudly.

This Master Yu was actually a Grand Master of Purple Qi!

Qiao Wenliu's figure suddenly froze. The azure niche that had been displaying its power in the sky seemed to deflate, its radiance and form shrinking rapidly. In an instant, it was reduced to its original form and fixed in the air by a purple aura, unable to move.

The purple aura filling the sky acted like a heavy barrier, suppressing all the light and color in the sky. The Great Master flipped his hand and pointed at the center of Master Qiao's forehead!
But all that awaited him was the darkness that enveloped the heavens and the earth. The enormous setting sun lay dormant before him, a golden glint flashing in the Taoist's eyes, and a strong, bright light surged forth!

【Qianyang Bracelet】.

This Mingyang spiritual treasure came and went like the wind, like a light cavalry, and turned around to kill the Great Master. Yu Xixin raised her hand, took a step forward, and her figure was as light as a phantom, and she actually passed through the golden bracelet!

"The Master of Nourishing Life".

But it wasn't just the bright sunlight pouring down; countless yin lights, like venomous snakes, also pierced his arm and locked his wrist, greatly reducing his momentum. Even with the protection of his supernatural powers, the power of this finger strike was greatly weakened before it touched Qiao Wenliu's brow.

Unexpectedly, Master Qiao's "Taichong Guan" did not activate. He took the blow head-on, as if waking from a dream. He staggered back three steps, neither activating his spiritual treasure nor manipulating his supernatural powers, but just stood there in place.

Yu Xixin had no time to press his advantage. The sense of danger behind him grew stronger and stronger. He had no choice but to abandon Qiao Wenliu in front of him, turn around and raise his hand. Sure enough, a gleaming halberd tip was already in front of him!
It was an extremely dazzling golden hue.

Li Zhouwei!
The purple aura that filled the sky imprisoned all kinds of supernatural powers, but it could not shake the King of Wei in the slightest. He approached from afar, shuttling through the purple aura. The imprisoning intent continued to emanate, making the radiance on his body more and more intense. With the blessing of "Jun Dao Wei", he was like a terrifying comet, rushing towards him!
Yu Xixin seemed unsurprised, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes. His figure was ethereal and elusive. He turned sideways with lightning speed, raised three fingers, and placed them on the halberd as he passed by. With a gentle lift, he took another step and was already behind Li Zhouwei.

The sound of a longsword being drawn echoed, the sky turned pale, blood fell like rain, and all the purple aura was shattered. What awaited him was the sudden turn of the King of Wei and the powerful punch that came crashing down!
Yu Xixin frowned, a moment of hesitation in his eyes. In the end, he did not dare to accept it. Instead, he flipped his hand and stood in front of him, and a bright light shield appeared instantly, like a unified purple, enveloping him.

"clang!"

A melodious voice emerged, followed by the hissing sound of fire. The Heavenly Crow Fire, like a vicious insect or snake, leaped and devoured the purple light. Yu Xixin's expression changed slightly, and she suddenly took a step back.

His "Master of Nourishing Life" controlled the Purple Qi Domain, which dissipated like smoke on its own. Purple energy suddenly arose under his feet, and he immediately created distance. But at the same time, the endless darkness in the sky also dissipated. The King of Wei stepped out almost in sync with him, right next to him. A fist with brilliant light suddenly magnified in front of him!

"Boom!"

The purple spiritual barrier swayed, and a bright sound rang out in the sky once again. Yu Xixin was extremely passive, and even closed her eyes tightly in frustration.

'If only I had known this would happen! But I have no choice but to fight him!'

He sighed deeply, and finally unfolded the scroll he had been clutching tightly in his hand.

Then, countless golden characters appeared on the brown wooden slip. The moment it was unfurled, they surged forth like a waterfall, converging and condensing in the air, transforming into various halos of light. The True Man Yu, with a solemn expression, spoke in a celestial tone:
"When the primordial energy begins to separate, it resembles an image. I am one with heaven and earth, uniting with my own nature!"

Supernatural Power—'The Origin of the Dao'!
The golden characters immediately solidified in the air, coalescing in all directions and transforming into four majestic statues. The one in the north, clad in a Taoist robe, had a dignified face, three angry eyes, and held a piece of silver incense ash, with thunder condensing and not dissipating. The one in the east, resembling a deer or bird, held a cassia branch and gently struck down.

The incense from the south burned like smoke and clouds, the fire bells jingled, and the incense ash swirled like sparks, spewing forth an inexhaustible true fire. The essence of the west gathered, white smoke flickered, and long, thin silk, yet as hard as metal, bound him from head to toe!

In that instant, Li Zhouwei sensed the lifelike spirit of the four immortal statues; each one seemed to be alive, their golden eyes darting over the weapons in their hands, adding a touch of intrigue.
'These Qi Spirits are truly formidable; they're no ordinary beings, and the items they wield are all spiritual artifacts... No wonder they exude such power!'

His hands and feet were bound by long silk ribbons, his body was suppressed by the cassia branch, flames scorched his abdomen and back, and incense ash condensed with lightning was sprinkled on his body. All of these were incredibly powerful. These four figures cast huge shadows in the sky and earth, each with killing intent. In an instant, the attacking and defending aliens suppressed him.

Only then did Qiao Wenliu on the other side come to his senses. Slightly startled, he raised an eyebrow and glanced at the scene, feeling a chill run down his spine.
'Master Yu…his supernatural powers have improved again!'

He wanted to rush to the rescue, but was blocked by a cultivator who rode the wind in the middle. This person looked young and cultivated the "Harmony of Water". He resolutely stood in front of him, which made Qiao Wenliu frown.

A dense purple aura instantly enveloped the sky!

With Li Zhouwei successfully suppressed, Yu Xixin was finally able to free his hands and feet. Although he kept his hands clasped together in the sky, using all his supernatural powers to maintain the scriptures, his supernatural abilities still responded normally.
"Kunchen Xiu".

Seeing that he hadn't escaped, Master Yu finally had a chance to breathe a sigh of relief, and the tension in his heart eased.

'Alright! Now it's my time to cast spells at will!'

In an instant, a purple-gold light appeared on his face. With his profound cultivation, he held the scripture while two hands formed from purple energy appeared behind him, forming hand seals and casting spells. Two purple lips and teeth also appeared on his cheeks, chanting dense scripture sounds.

Indeed, he, a cultivator of the Purple Qi realm, is not good at fighting, but Yu Xixin, as a cultivator of Chuncheng, has spent countless days and nights cultivating countless spells to target his supernatural abilities and lineage, and is waiting for this moment!
In the sky, scalding hot incense ash leaped, flames and lightning swirled around the King of Wei, bursting forth with dangerous halos. Even with his astonishing physical body, he was charred in patches under the suppression of the four Qi Gods, yet he was bound by the extremely powerful long silk, unable to move for a moment.

The Great Immortal in the distance had already risen up with boundless divine might, but Li Zhouwei's eyes showed no shock whatsoever; instead, a strange expression appeared.

'These Qi spirits…'

The King of Wei slowly raised his hand, watching the increasingly bright golden lines on his palm. He let these bright patterns climb onto his face, feeling the abundant and surging supernatural power within his body, and gently exhaled.

'His thoughts flowed at will, almost comparable to that of a cultivator…'

The encirclement by the "King in Danger" has been completed!

Bai Lin's life force is activated!

Those eyes shone brightly for a moment. He almost ignored the rolling purple aura pouring down from the sky, gently flipped his hand, grasped the long silk in his palm, activated his supernatural power to the extreme, and pulled it with all his might!
White smoke flickered in the sky, and the majestic Qi God, who had been holding the long, flowing silk ribbon in his hands, suddenly staggered. Faced with the overwhelming force, he swayed and crashed down from the clouds, hurtling rapidly toward the white Qilin.

"Boom!"

The Qi deity crashed to the ground with a thud, only to be met with a swift and powerful stomp:
"Boom!"

A beam of light shot into the sky, and the foot stomped straight into the chest of the statue-like figure. Spiderweb-like cracks instantly spread across the area, and the long, flowing silk ribbons shattered into pieces in the light, returning to their original form and falling down.

"Cough cough..."

Yu Xixin, who was far away, reacted immediately. The purple energy gathered on her lips, teeth, and arms, and all her spells froze in that instant.

The sky was gloomy, and blood fell like rain.

The deity in the sky, resembling a woman and holding a cassia branch, had not yet raised her magical weapon when a bright light immediately appeared, like a spark exploding in the sky, striking her face.

"Boom!"

The sound of tremors filled the heavens and earth.

Yu Xixin's eyes, barely open, were filled with shock. Heavy lightning bound his body, and an intense, unyielding golden light reflected off them. In his pupils, which had been filled with the reading of scriptures for many years, appeared one palace gate after another, constantly unfolding.

"Emperor Guanyuan".

In that instant, everything on earth receded from him, and in the vast darkness, only the palaces that opened one after another remained. The "Master of Nourishing Life" made his body constantly change between reality and illusion, but he was bound by the light. This supernatural power had no intention of escaping, so he could not stop the bright sunlight from getting closer and closer to him no matter what.

"Boom!"

An endless grand hall appeared before him. Yu Xixin took a step forward with the help of the purple aura, but without warning, a heavenly gate as bright as white jade appeared out of thin air. The bright corner of the gate had already hit him. This great master could only use his supernatural powers to forcefully unleash the scriptures in his hands.

"Boom!"

Four Qi Gods appeared around him, together supporting the Heavenly Gate and blocking the blazing sunlight and endless purple flames. Yu Xixin showed no smile, only deep vigilance in his eyes.

Sure enough, from the raging purple flames, the man in black robes stepped out, holding the mysterious sword that seemed to be stained with golden blood in his hand, and slowly sheathed it.

Unbeknownst to him, Yu Xixin also held a magic sword in his hand, pure purple with flowing golden light. He focused his mind and stood quietly, raising the magic sword in his hand, emitting a continuous purple aura, and then roared away.

King Wei stepped forward, facing the purple aura.

Unexpectedly, the King of Wei did not approach him, but instead rushed towards the Qi Shen, whose white smoke flickered, whose long silk robes were flowing, and whose body was covered in cracks that were rapidly healing.

Yu Xixin frowned slowly, puzzled.

As a Great True Man, Yu Xixin's supernatural powers and techniques are highly compatible. The "Original Sign of the Dao" assists the Qi spirit, causing it to gather, condense, and disperse, while the "Master of Nourishing Life" protects life and also protects these Qi spirits...

Li Zhouwei's stomp should have shattered this Qi spirit, but the 'Original Sign of the Dao' preserved its foundation, and the 'Master of Nourishing Life' protected its life. As long as Yu Xixin's two supernatural powers remained undamaged, the Qi spirit would not be shaken at its core. Even if it were destroyed, it would recover extremely quickly...

'How could he, a great master, not see this?'

The question flashed through his mind, and a surge of purple energy roared out, but it was suppressed by the "Emperor's Observation of Origin" and could not break through the "Jun's Danger". It only made a clanging sound on the body of the King of Wei. However, Li Zhouwei had already gracefully passed through the purple energy and approached the enormous Qi spirit.

He didn't use any supernatural powers or spells; he simply grasped the longsword and drew it—the blade was covered in blood.

"Boom!"

The Heavenly Mirror was activated, and all changes were frozen in that instant. What appeared in the ears of this Great Master was a faint sound, like hot coals falling on ice and snow.

"laugh…"

The Qi God in the sky was already injured and had not yet recovered. At this moment, his entire left arm was like melting ice and snow, and he crashed to the ground in a crooked manner. The white smoke flickered, and the long and continuous Qi God collapsed like tattered cotton, destroying everything in its path!

The sword of King Jing of Wei.

Exterminate gods and demons—[Jingxuan].

This ancient Wei dynasty's top-tier spiritual treasure is renowned for its ability to annihilate ghosts and gods, but it has been covered in dust for many years... In this world, the arts of gods and ghosts have been greatly reduced, but this spiritual treasure that annihilates gods and ghosts has not diminished. Furthermore, it has been blessed by the "Emperor's View of the Origin" and propelled by the life force of the White Qilin. With these factors at play, the annihilating power of this sword is truly terrifying!
"puff!"

Yu Xixin's expression changed drastically, his face turning ashen. He coughed up a mouthful of blood, feeling dizzy and lightheaded. In an instant, he understood:
'The art of annihilating gods and demons…'

A chill ran through him from head to toe, but before he could react, he saw the King of Wei raise his longsword once more.

'not good! '

This sword strike terrified him so much that his soul almost left his body. Without hesitation, the Grandmaster Ziqi gasped, his words escaping even faster than his actions, exclaiming in shock:
"King Wei, wait! Do not jeopardize my generations-old legacy!"

"Oh?"

The white qilin turned its head, its golden eyes smiling as it stared at him.

In an instant, the blazing purple flames stopped flickering, and the ash from the long slumber and the lightning also condensed in mid-air, as if all supernatural powers had stopped operating at this moment, leaving only a suffocating silence.

Yu Xixin paused, a flicker of hesitation crossing her eyes, but it didn't last long. She ultimately suppressed the pain in her heart, sighed, and said:
"Yu confesses his crime..."

The young man in black before him sheathed his sword, a hint of joy flashing in his eyes. He gripped the hilt tightly and raised an eyebrow, saying:

"The True Purple Path has two aspects: the Yang path is for defending against external threats, and the Yin path is for cultivating inner strength. Purple Qi emphasizes virtue and is not a path for fighting. The Great Master is now faithfully fulfilling his duties and still giving his all. What crime has he committed?"

The Qi in the sky drifted away like clouds and smoke. Yu Xixin rolled up the scripture and noticed the cracks in the corner. Her heart ached terribly, and her mouth was filled with bitterness.

To be honest, after this battle, Yu Xixin was numb—his magic was almost useless against the King of Wei, and his techniques 'Kun Chen Xiu' and 'Yang Sheng Zhu' were firmly suppressed by 'Chi Duan Zu' and 'Jun Dao Wei'. The only remaining technique, 'Lie Zi Pian', was not his specialty. In his hands, it was only good for cultivation, and he couldn't even interfere in battles between Great True Persons!

To put it bluntly, from the moment Li Zhouwei pulled down the Qi God and broke through the encirclement, Yu Xixin, a dignified Great Master, had no solution other than stalling...

How could Yu Xixin still dare to persist in the 'Emperor's View' and wait for reinforcements from the south? It was precisely because the [Four Qi Converging on the Purple Scripture] in his possession still possessed considerable power; to put it bluntly, most of his supernatural abilities and techniques were closely related to it…

Regardless of how long he could hold out against the White Qilin, he would naturally do his best to protect it as instructed by the other cultivators. However, fighting and killing were minor matters, but injuring the [Four Qi Towards the Purple Scripture] would be a matter of life and death for him!

The light around him was slowly fading, revealing a scene of flames filling the sky. Seeing the King of Wei's intrigued gaze, the Purple Qi Grandmaster could only give a wry smile and lower his head, saying:
"We beg the King of Wei... to treat Lady Qi well!"

"No need to worry, I will not let personal matters interfere with public duties."

Li Zhouwei's voice echoed in the sky. The last trace of worry of this Great Master was relieved. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, on the Purple Mansion Spirit Array, he knelt on the ground, touching the scriptures in his arms, still feeling heartache, and sighed:

"Please be the vanguard for the King of Wei!"