Journey to the head

The second voice naturally came from Sikong Heng, a disciple of the Sikong family.

The first voice was——

"Old man, Sikong Sheng." Yuanxu Lingjun said in a deep voice.

The triumphant spiritual lord Sikong Sheng, along with Sikong Heng and the monks of Sikong family, came to pay homage to the mountain!

The dull sound of drums resounded through the sky, and each beat seemed to hit everyone's heart directly. Some disciples with weaker cultivation bases flushed red in the face, and they felt their heartbeats suddenly become chaotic and difficult to control, and they gradually began to resonate with the drum beats.

"Disciples of Yunshan, form a battle array!" The three square arrays of inner disciples of Yunshan, which were originally formed to welcome, gathered together under the command of Jiang Qingfeng. The star cores vibrated, and the silver light flickered into one. The vast sea of ​​stars array composed of three hundred Yunshan disciples shone brightly. The light but tough silver gauze of starlight formed a wide protective shield, which trembled slightly, resisting the invasion of the drum sound.

In the southeast sky, an extremely large red warship was emerging from the clouds. On top of eighty-eight sails of different sizes, the word "Sikong" was written in a flamboyant style, floating in the wind.

The disciples of Yunshan could not help but feel a little agitated. At this moment, the Lingxu Zhenyuan Shenzhou of Yunshan Sect was also floating above Mianlong Mountain. It was originally prepared to be used as a firework launcher to release spiritual beams or as a salute during the celebration. But now, at a glance, their own Shenzhou turned into a pocket-sized toy in front of this giant ship.

I'm afraid that even if thirty Shenzhou ships were put together, they would not be as big as this giant red ship!

It crushed the clouds with a rumbling drum sound, casting large shadows on the ground, and was gradually approaching Mianlong Mountain.

This huge ship was divided into five floors, with three training grounds on top. The monks of the Sikong family formed a neat formation on the training grounds. Under each sail, there was a bare-chested, majestic foundation-building feathered monk who swung his arms and dropped the drumstick in his hand heavily.

The eighty-eight foundation builders were generally at the late stage or above. Every time the uniform drum beats sounded, lightning flashed on the eighty-eight drums, and the azure lightning rays connected into one. The drum sounds and thunder merged into one, constantly echoing between heaven and earth.

Lightning arcs continued to explode, lingering around the ship and surging like waves supporting the ship. The red giant ship was gliding swiftly in this sea of ​​thunder and lightning. The thunder drum roared and spread wantonly, and the beasts in the mountains and forests could not bear it at all, and exploded and died in a few breaths.

In the hall, everyone's eyes were turned to Lu Qian.

The ceremony has just begun and the Sikong family has come to bully Lu Qian. How should Lu Qian respond?

If they fail to handle the issue properly, the reputation that the Yunshan Sect has just gained will be shattered like bubbles, and they may even become the laughing stock of Cangzhou.

Lu Qian smiled slightly, stood up and bowed to everyone.

"When friends come, we have fine wine; when wolves come, we have swords and guns. Today is the Dancheng Ceremony. I was worried that it would be too boring, but now that the bad guests have come, it has become interesting."

"My fellow Taoists and seniors, why don't you follow me and watch the fun?"

As he said this, he turned around and strode out of the hall, and everyone stood up and followed him. Yuanxu Lingjun and Lingxuan Zhenren looked at each other, stood up, and walked out together.

Seeing the huge ship that looked like a floating island, Taoist Xichan exclaimed: "Oh, Kaixuan Lingjun has even brought out the Red Castle Thunder Boat. Sect Leader Lu is really showing off his reputation."

When Lu Qian looked up from the Chibao Thunder Boat, he saw Kaixuan Lingjun leading several Jindan people standing at the bow of the boat, and behind them were densely packed monks from the Sikong family.

Sikong Heng had already flown up and was now hanging above the Thunder Boat.

They have approached the activated Five Elements Mountain Protection Array.

The power of the Yunshan Sect has also been gathered. The starlight is flowing in the Vast Sea Star Battle Formation. Jiang Qingfeng stands in front of the formation and has transformed into a snow girl with silver hair and silver eyes. The ice armor on her body is shining, and the dragon horns on her head are eye-catching.

Hai Shuangyao let out a sigh and looked at Jiang Qingfeng in surprise. She wanted to say something, but stopped because of the solemn atmosphere. She just looked back and forth at Jiang Qingfeng, especially lingering on her frost dragon horn for a long time.

Several foundation-building cultivators whose injuries had not yet healed but had already regained their ability to move, including Jiang Baitao, Xiao Tianci, Li Da, Wang Ruoyu, Su Yan, etc., flew up from various places in the mountain and stood beside Wang Yu. Wang Yu's three corpse puppets had also been lined up, ready to launch the Immortal Dragon Slaying Map at any time.

With a roar, the Ming Snake Taoist soldier, covered in dark green scales and with six wings on his back, broke through the grass in the mountains, soared into the air, and circled above the Dragon Head Peak, with a faint red light surging in his belly.

The Jade Dragon, whose body was glowing with soft light, also flew up reluctantly, following closely behind the Ming Snake Taoist soldier, dancing its body, ready to go.

The other disciples who did not join the battle formation or were not in the combat sequence gathered at various places on the mountain below. They stared at the sky nervously with their magic weapons shining brightly in their hands. Many of them already had sweat on their palms.

This was completely different from the previous time when Qiming Lingjun came alone. This time it was the triumphant Lingjun in the late Nascent Soul stage who brought the elite cultivators of the Sikong family, riding on a huge red fortress thunder boat, and coming with irresistible momentum!

Seeing that Yunshan Sect had responded, Sikong Heng shouted again.
"Lu Qian, do you still remember the battle agreement between us? Come out and die!"

Over the years, most of the disciples have heard about this life-and-death battle agreement, but in the past everyone thought that it was still a long way to go before the battle. Besides, their leader had won every battle, so naturally they were full of confidence.

But now, seeing this late Jindan cultivator from the Sikong family, his whole body is filled with arrogance and his spiritual pressure is surging to the sky. He is a direct descendant of a major sect and is definitely not a mediocre person. The sect leader has just entered the Jindan stage. If they really fight one-on-one, can he defeat him?

Just as Lu Qian was about to answer, he suddenly saw a flash of light before his eyes. It turned out to be Ling Xuan Zhenren flying into the sky, with her intricate and exquisite skirt spreading like flowers in the air.

"Kaixuan Lingjun, you are so angry." Lingxuan Zhenren covered her mouth and chuckled, "You are too anxious. Yunshan Sect was just praised and rewarded by Miaomiao Xuanjun for killing Yuanying from other states. This matter has been announced to all directions. You must know it."

"Miao Miao Xuan Jun is very optimistic about Yunshan Sect and Lu Qian, and has also bestowed many rewards. Today I am here to participate in the Yunshan Sect's Pill Forming Ceremony, which shows our sect's care for Yunshan Sect."

"You ignored this and came directly to bully us, and even sent your disciples to fight a life-and-death battle with Sect Leader Lu. I'm afraid this won't be acceptable to Lord Xuan."

Sikong Sheng sneered: "Master Lingxuan, you came to the meeting to congratulate, but were you personally appointed by Lord Miaomiao Xuan?"

Master Lingxuan froze and his expression turned cold.

It turned out that his coming this time was not actually instructed by Xuan Jun. No matter what, Yunshan Sect was still just a Jindan Sect, and the success meeting of a Jindan Sect was not enough for Cangzhou leader Xuan Wei to send an envoy to congratulate.

This time he came only in his personal capacity, or on behalf of Qiancheng Lingjun's "Wild Fox Zen" faction, to express his intention to make friends.

Otherwise, Lu Qian would not have placed him on the left side of Yuanxu Lingjun when arranging the seats.

If he represented the Xuanwei Sect, then even if Yuanxu Lingjun was here, he should sit in the main seat in the middle.

Therefore, Lu Qian and the others were actually aware of his situation. Now Ling Xuan Zhenren wanted to bluff Kai Xuan Ling Jun, but he didn't expect to be directly exposed by this seemingly reckless and brainless Yuan Ying Ling Jun, which made him feel a little embarrassed and annoyed.

Kaixuan Lingjun continued, "The life-and-death duel between my Sikong Heng and Lu Qian was decided twenty years ago. At that time, all four gates of Cangzhou were present, and Miaomiao Xuanjun was also a witness!"

"He can also testify that he clearly said at the time that after Lu Qian achieved the Golden Core, it would be time for a duel. Now that Lu Qian has achieved the Golden Core, why not send Sikong Heng to fight?"

"If Xuan Jun is here, he has no reason to stop me. If you want to report it, please do so. Whatever punishment Xuan Jun imposes later, my Sikong family will bear it."

His few words immediately shut up any arguments Lingxuan wanted to make.

He was right. The two sides signed the war agreement in front of Xuanjun. Even if Miaomiao Xuanjun was here today, with his character, he would not stop this matter. Even if he was punished afterwards, Lu Qian was dead, and the other party was the Sikong family, which was very important in Cangzhou. If Xuanjun punished him, he would probably just raise it high and let it go lightly.

At this moment, a huge roar suddenly sounded, suppressing the roar of the Thunder Boat. The Black Turtle Zangliu had enlarged his body and was not at all inferior to the Chibao Thunder Boat.

Yuanxu Lingjun was sitting cross-legged on the back of a black turtle, which was floating on the top of Longshou Peak, like a small island floating in the air, blocking the Longshou Peak beneath it.

Kaixuan Lingjun said in a deep voice: "Yuanxu Lingjun, what are you waiting for?"

Yuanxu Lingjun closed his eyes slightly: "Lu Qian just succeeded in forming a pill, why are you so anxious?"

"Everyone knows that he just survived the heavenly tribulation and achieved the Golden Core. He didn't even have time to sacrifice a decent magic weapon. Although it is called the Golden Core, it is actually very weak." "You picked this time and rushed to challenge me. Won't you make everyone laugh at you?"

"Could it be that your Sikong family cannot afford to lose, or is it that Sikong Heng is so afraid of death?"

At this moment, all the cultivators of Sikong family turned red in the face and cursed loudly, and Sikong Heng was also furious.

But Kaixuan Lingjun remained calm and said calmly: "Don't try to be so eloquent. I just want to ask you, did you agree on a time when we agreed to fight?"

"I just said that we'll fight after Lu Qian reaches the golden elixir stage. I can't wait any longer and want to kill this kid today. So what?"

He didn't care how Yuanxu Lingjun ridiculed him and seized the agreement of a fight to the death, forcing the battle to start.

Taoist Xichan behind Yuanxu Lingjun sneered: "I heard that the Sikong family has superb martial arts skills. They practice martial arts, cultivating their true essence internally and their skin and flesh externally. Today I see that it is indeed true. They have become much more shameless than ordinary people."

The cultivators from the Spirit Beast Sect around him laughed loudly, while the cultivators from the Sikong Family were all furious, jumping up and down and cursing, but they were really powerless to refute.

Even Sikong Heng became indignant, thinking that there was nothing great about Lu Qian. Even if he could kill him now, it would be a great loss of face. It would be better to wait a few more years and kill him in public so that the whole Cangzhou would shut up.

He was about to speak when Sikong Sheng glared at him coldly. He was immediately startled and dared not say anything more.

Amid the noise, Yuanxu Lingjun smiled at Lu Qian and said, "Lu Qian, it was the Sikong family who was shameless first, you don't need to care. It's no big deal if I don't fight today."

"As long as I am here, the cultivators of the Sikong family will not be able to enter Mianlong Mountain even a single step."

The spiritual pressure of the four Jindan behind him burst out, and a spiritual beast appeared beside each of them.

The golden toad puffed up its chest, the red lion swung its long mane, the snow leopard leaned over and roared, the jade mantis spread its wings, and the sword arm flashed like a stream of light.

The four spirit beasts leaped up, their roars and screams resounded through the sky, entangled with the spiritual pressure of their master, the momentum was quite astonishing.

Now it becomes eight Jindan combat forces!
The Yunshan disciples all felt warm in their hearts and a sense of security rose. Yuanxu Lingjun is going to protect Yunshan Sect! Our Yunshan Sect has really found a good backer!
Kaixuan Lingjun suddenly shouted: "Lu Qian, if you really don't dare to fight, I can let you go."

"As long as you shout three times in front of everyone here, 'I, Lu Qian, am a coward', I will give you a few more years."

These few words put the hat of fear and cowardice on Lu Qian's head again.

Yuanxu Lingjun had a gloomy face, and the spiritual power around him was roaring like a tide. The black tortoise under him also roared loudly, and a torrent was surging around it, and crackling raindrops fell on the Mianlong Mountain.

Sikong Sheng, this old man.
It turned out that when he called Lu Qian a coward, he naturally included Yuan Xu Lingjun and Xuan Gui Zang Liu in the curse.

But Kaixuan Lingjun didn't care about Yuanxu Lingjun's reaction. His whole body was tense, the spiritual pressure of his Nascent Soul surged, and the thunder drum on the Chibao Thunder Boat roared more and more urgently.

Naturally, he was not afraid of fighting with Yuanxu Lingjun.

Wu Yan followed Lu Qian and whispered, "Master, we don't need to pay attention to it. It's obviously the Sikong family who are cowardly, and Sikong Heng himself is afraid of death, but now he is blaming others. It doesn't matter if we don't fight back. Justice is in the hearts of the people, and everyone knows it very well."

Of course Lu Qian knew that this was Sikong Sheng's way of provoking him, but he had no intention of avoiding a fight.

It was actually quite strange that the Sikong family was bullying the mountain gate now. No matter what the result was, if the news got out, the Sikong family would have already lost three points.

Sikong Sheng was a man who cared a lot about his reputation, otherwise he would not have crippled one of his family's golden elixir's arms with his own hands, and he would not have done anything to harm the Yunshan Sect in the past twenty years.

He is forcing Lu Qian to fight now, probably for several considerations.

He felt that the Chibao Thunder Boat he brought today and the elite troops of the Sikong family could defeat Yuanxu Lingjun and his party. If Lu Qian refused to fight, he could take advantage of the situation to destroy the Yunshan Sect.

Or maybe, after he got the information that Qiming Lingjun died in Mianlong Mountain, he felt that Lu Qian had amazing potential and might have cultivated extraordinary magical powers, so he must be killed as soon as possible.

Or maybe he has other moves.
A thought flashed through Lu Qian's mind. Fortunately, he had already made various arrangements before today.

Well, then let's do as Sikong Sheng wishes and see what tricks he has up his sleeve.

Besides——

Today, guests and disciples are all here, and everyone is watching. Let this battle be the most eye-catching part of the Dancheng Conference and thoroughly establish the reputation of our Yunshan School!
Under Wu Yan's worried gaze, Lu Qian moved and flew up!

"Thank you for your kindness, Yuanxu Lingjun, but it is also my wish to fight with Sikong Heng. It is better to do it today, on this auspicious day, and solve it all at once."

Yuanxu Lingjun looked at him deeply and nodded.

The leader accepted the challenge!
The disciples of Yunshan were extremely excited and cheered loudly, shaking the mountains.

In their hearts, the leader will win!

But Jiang Qingfeng and the others watched nervously. Although they had confidence in Lu Qian, they did not dare to be blindly confident. After all, the opponent was a descendant of the Yuanying, a late Jindan, and he might have prepared many treasures and methods for this battle!

Sikong Heng shouted loudly and bowed to Sikong Sheng: "Third Grandfather, watch me chop off his dog head!"

He moved and stood in the air facing Lu Qian.

Sikong Sheng narrowed his eyes, moved the fingers hidden in his sleeves, and sent a message.

Lu Qian has accepted the challenge.

Under Lu Qian's somewhat surprised gaze, Sikong Heng actually put away his contemptuous look and saluted solemnly.

"The Sikong family, the Immortal Who Moves Mountains, Sikong Heng."

This is an ancient etiquette for a life-and-death duel, and it is also a sign of respect for the opponent. It seems that Sikong Heng's character is unknown, but he still has some martial arts skills.

Then, it was Lu Qian's turn to announce his Taoist name.

After the Golden Core, what was Lu Qian's Taoist name? Except for Jiang Qingfeng, no one present knew it.

Everyone held their breath, waiting for Lu Qian to speak.

Lu Qian chuckled. That night, Senior Sister said so.

"Qian means heaven. The Book of Changes also says, 'Great is Qian Yuan, the source of all things, governing the heavens. Clouds move and rain falls, and all things flow and take shape. Great light begins and ends, six positions are formed at times, and sometimes they ride six dragons to control the heavens.'"

"So, your Dao name is——"

Lu Qian returned the salute with a serious expression, his crane feather cloak fluttering in the wind, and five-colored light spreading in all directions.

"Master of Yunshan, Tianyuanzi, Lu Qian!" (End of this chapter)