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"What? Where's Yuncheng? And where's our army?"

About two quarters of an hour later, when the three Mahayana monks of the Jiaochi clan and hundreds of monks of the Saint clan returned to Yuncheng, everyone looked at the empty void in front of them, looking at each other with disbelief on their faces.

"There is no trace of other sky cities within a radius of 100,000 miles, and the two castle-class warships we sent over before have also disappeared..."

Patriarch Gu Yue frowned slightly, seeming to be somewhat suspicious:

"Moreover, our clan's city-level warship has also disappeared, and all the cultivators left on the warship have also disappeared..."

The golden city-class warship was previously located tens of thousands of miles south of Yuncheng. Standing on the warship, the Mahayana cultivator had a panoramic view of the situation in Yuncheng.

As a result, at this moment, everything is gone.

"What on earth happened? Although most of the people in Yuncheng are from the upper clans, there are saint clan monks staying on the city-level warships. How could they disappear without even giving us a single piece of news?"

The eyes of the monk Yueqing were also full of doubts. "It's been less than half an hour since we left the warship. Could it be that all this was set up by the Tianyun Clan?"

"If the Tianyun Clan had the power to kill tens of thousands of our clan's upper clan cultivators in a short period of time, they probably wouldn't have moved ahead of time! Moreover, if the Tianyun Clan could take away Yuncheng, the city in the sky, how could they allow this city to be destroyed by the battle between the two sides?"

Madam Ming shook her head. "And judging from the expressions of Weng Qian and Hu Dingyi, when they fought against us and plotted against us through Lu Tiandu, they had probably already made arrangements to abandon Yuncheng..."

"I guess all this was definitely not done by the cultivators from Yuncheng."

"Moreover, the big city of Tianyun nearby is Fujiao City, which is a million miles away. Our clan also has spies in this city. As long as we send a letter to inquire, we can find out the time when the last batch of cultivators from Yuncheng moved to Fujiao City..."

"But who or which tribe would take advantage of the battle between us and the Tianyun tribe to take advantage of it?"

"Moreover, these two fort-class battleships are needless to say, but the city-class battleships are not only huge in size, but also require special secret methods to drive. This secret method is in the hands of Mahayana cultivators like us..."

"Not to mention the entire Cloud City. Although some of its buildings have been demolished by the Tianyun monks, this city is a thousand miles long. Not only can it not be moved, but it is also not something that the Cave Heaven Treasure can carry away. So, what exactly happened?"

When Mrs. Ming finished speaking, her tone was filled with surprise and confusion.

"The one who made the move was at least at the middle stage of the Mahayana stage, which made the Saint Clan cultivators like us who stayed behind unable to react in time!"

Patriarch Gu Yue looked solemn and thoughtful. "It's possible that our warships were taken away, but how did such a large city like Yuncheng disappear? Besides, how could tens of thousands of cultivators be slaughtered so easily?"

"Yes, this matter is really hard to understand!"

Lay Buddhist Yueqing frowned and looked around, "We have lost tens of thousands of cultivators at once, and most of them are cultivators of the upper clan above the seventh rank. We have suffered heavy losses this time!"

At the beginning of the war, the Jiaochi tribe mobilized an army of one million monks, not counting the garrison troops after they occupied the city.

Over the past seven years, the million-strong army has conquered nearly twenty large cities of the Tianyun Clan and countless small cities, without suffering too much loss before.

This time, the elite troops in the army were deployed to raid Yuncheng.

As a result, they suffered a huge loss of tens of thousands of people. It can be said that without these backbone forces, the pace of the Jiaochi tribe's attack on Tianyun would come to a sudden halt.

Furthermore, the biggest trophy, 'Cloud City', disappeared, and even one of the few remaining 'city-level battle fortresses' in the clan was lost.

In addition, the previous death of Taoist Shi Xin and the theft of the Mi Tian Broken Bell.

It can be said that in this short period of time, the Jiaochi tribe encountered the biggest setback and crisis since the war began more than seven years ago.

"Do you think it was Lu Tiandu who did it?"

At this time, Madam Ming suddenly said.

For some reason, based on some intuition, she always felt that this matter was related to the sudden appearance of the Mahayana monk Lu Tiandu.

"According to intelligence, this person did sell portable caves in Yuncheng. These portable caves were often used by Tianyun people to transfer monks or launch surprise attacks on the battlefield. But we have received information that these caves are only ten miles in size. Even the smallest fort-class warships cannot be accommodated by this spatial treasure."

Lay Buddhist Yueqing shook his head. "Moreover, Daoist Fellow Gu Yue just said that to kill tens of thousands of cultivators in such a short time, one must be at least in the middle stage of the Mahayana stage. Does Lu Tiandu, who is only a Mahayana cultivator, have such strength?"

Madam Ming's eyes flashed, and she said in a deep voice:
"Killing tens of thousands of monks without leaving them with any power to resist is most likely the result of some kind of soul attack. I don't know if you noticed before, but when Brother Shi Xin was imprisoned by the Great Devouring Technique, his soul seemed to have been attacked..."

"It's obvious that although Lu Tiandu's cultivation has not yet reached the Mahayana level, his soul cultivation has most likely reached the Mahayana level. Moreover, we know a thing or two about the secret techniques or treasures that can enhance the soul at one time!"

"This person is indeed a major suspect and cannot be let off easily. Send a message to our clan's spies in Fujiao City to secretly keep an eye on his movements."

At this time, Patriarch Gu Yue seemed to have thought of something and said, "Fellow Daoist Shi Xin once said that the Sea King Clan seemed to have some plans of their own for besieging and killing Lu Tian. I'm afraid they know some information that we don't know. We need to get this information as soon as possible..."

"Also, activate our clan's secret agents to investigate whether there are any other clan cultivators involved in this matter. Our clan's extermination of Tianyun will surely alert the nearby alien races, and we cannot rule out the possibility that they will secretly attack. Fortunately, our clan has arranged many secret agents early on!"

"We can no longer stay here. Let's retreat back to Jinya City and report this incident to our clan!"

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Just as the Jiaochi cultivators suffered heavy losses and retreated towards Jinya City, Lu Tiandu also leisurely arrived at "Fujiao City", another big city near the Tianyun Clan.

This city is completely different from the Cloud City floating high in the sky. It is located in an endless mountain range.

A small part of the city wall is actually built by connecting mountains, and the city is also surrounded by thousands of large and small mountains.

There are houses of various sizes built on the peaks or between the peaks.

Surrounding these mountains, there are densely packed arc-shaped streets that spread out in all directions, which is quite peculiar.

At this time, Fujiao City was obviously also affected by the invading Jiaochi army from the direction of Yuncheng. The tense atmosphere could be felt dozens of miles away from the city.

Not only were there waves of restrictions coming from the direction of the city, but teams of patrolling soldiers, some with more than a dozen or some with more than a hundred men, were also constantly patrolling the vicinity.

Just as Lu Tiandu appeared and a pair of patrolling monks rushed towards him, the team of monks seemed to hear something and suddenly stopped flying.

At this time, Lu Tiandu also heard a surprised voice:

"Brother Lu, you are finally back! Weng and others have been waiting to hold a celebration banquet for Brother Lu!"

Before he finished speaking, the figure of a Mahayana monk named Weng appeared in front of Lu Tiandu.

Obviously, he, Madam Sha, and the Mahayana monk surnamed Hu brought a group of saint monks back to Fujiao City. They did not notice Lu Tiandu's return, so they kept releasing their spiritual sense to observe the surrounding situation.

As soon as Lu Tiandu appeared, he hurriedly showed up.

"Lu has lived up to your trust. Brother Weng, please have a look!"

Lu Tiandu smiled slightly, stretched out his hand, and a wooden box appeared on his palm. He threw it to the Mahayana monk surnamed Weng casually, "This person's Nascent Soul has been shattered by Lu, and only this head is left!"

Inside the wooden box was the head of Taoist Shi Xin.

The Mahayana monk surnamed Weng confirmed the authenticity with just a quick glance.

What's more, the Jiaochi tribe has lost a Mahayana cultivator and the tribe's most precious treasure, the Mi Tian Bell. The news will surely get out by then, and this matter cannot be false.

"Brother Lu's fighting power is truly amazing. It is a great victory for him to kill Taoist Shi Xin this time! Taoist friend, please join the banquet first!"

Although he had long expected that Taoist Shixin would not escape death, when Taoist Shixin was really left with only his head, although Mahayana Master Weng remained calm on the surface, he was still shocked in his heart.

The amazing magical power of Lu Tiandu, who transformed into a Qilin and captured the Taoist Shi Xin who was protected by the Mi Tian Bell in one fight, once again surfaced in his mind, making him even more amazed at Lu Tiandu's true strength.

Obviously, for an early stage Mahayana cultivator like him, if it were a real life-and-death fight, even Lu Tian wouldn't be able to withstand a single magical power.

With all kinds of complicated thoughts in mind, the Mahayana monk surnamed Weng accompanied Lu Tiandu and quickly flew towards Fujiao City.

During this period, as many cities in the southern part of Tianyun were occupied by the Jiaochi tribe, many Tianyun people continued to move to the rear. This Fujiao city was also one of the big cities that received the retreating monks.

Therefore, at this moment, Fujiao City feels a little overcrowded.

The streets in the city were bustling with people, and streams of light flew in and out of the mountains from time to time, making it extremely lively.

However, by now the news that Yuncheng had been lost had spread, and most people had expressions of anxiety and worry on their faces.

Lu Tiandu simply took a quick look at the scene in Fujiao City, and without saying a word followed the Mahayana monk surnamed Weng to a thousand-foot-high peak in the center of the city.

What made Lu Tian somewhat familiar was that the destination of the two was not the original buildings in this city, but the previous command post of the Tianyun people in Yuncheng - the space cave "Spiritual War Fortress" of the Wan Gu clan.

Just when Lu Tiandu and the Mahayana monk surnamed Weng landed in front of the war fortress, a group of high-level Tianyun cultivators were already waiting quietly.

Leading the group were Madam Sha and a middle-aged Confucian scholar named Hu Dacheng. Behind them, many cultivators in the middle and late stages of the fusion realm stood respectfully, with unconcealable joy in their eyes.

Among them, Lu Tiandu saw many late-stage fusion cultivators who were familiar to Yuncheng, such as Qianjizi, Duan Tianren, Lushuilan, Master Tianhuo, etc., including the Crystal Clan’s great elders Luo Qingzhu and Cai Liuping.

"Daoyou Lu has returned triumphantly this time, and I am here to congratulate you!"

Old Madam Sha had a smile on her face, as if she was celebrating for Lu Tiandu.

The monk named Hu beside him also smiled and sighed, "We respectfully welcome Senior Lu!"

As for the combined monks behind the two men, they bowed on both sides and saluted in unison.

Lu Tiandu naturally guessed the reason why the Tianyun people acted like this.

Not to mention that killing Taoist Shi Xin was the greatest achievement since the two sides went to war, plus he had previously agreed to become the Grand Guest Elder of Tianyun, and his close relationship with Cai Liupeng, so he was also half a Tianyun person.

Naturally, the performance of this powerful helper can be regarded as a small victory for the Tianyun people.

As for the transaction involved, in fact only these few Mahayana monks knew about it.

"No need to be polite, everyone. As a guest elder, it is my duty to help Tianyun! It was just luck that I was able to kill Taoist Shixin this time!"

Lu Tiandu smiled lightly.

Although there was a large element of transaction involved here, when facing Tianyun and his group of holy monks, he naturally didn't mind giving these monks a little confidence.

Although Lu Tiandu's tone was humble, all the Mahayana cultivators and the combined cultivators present knew that Mahayana cultivators were not so easy to kill. After they complimented him a few more times, everyone went in to attend the banquet.

After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

Madam Sha, who was kneeling behind the jade table next to Lu Tiandu, suddenly asked in a gentle voice:
"Fellow Daoist Lu, you used your True Spirit-level magical powers to trap Taoist Shi Xin and the Mi Tian Bell. Taoist Shi Xin was killed by you. I wonder if you finally got the Mi Tian Bell?"

"Mrs. Sha's guess was correct. This bell is indeed mine!"

Lu Tiandu put down the jade chopsticks and smiled.

"hiss!"

Hearing Lu Tiandu admit that he had obtained the Mi Tian Bell, the expressions of the monks in the hall changed, and each of them had a strange look on their face.

Cai Liuping, who was standing on the other side of Lu Tiandu, had a look of worry on her face.

It can be said that everyone is coveting this Xuantian treasure and wants to possess it for themselves.

But this treasure is also the source of disaster. Even if it is placed in front of some monks, they will probably be terrified and dare not even have the intention of seizing it.

I am afraid of getting involved with this treasure and suffering bad luck.

After all, the reputation of the Jiaochi tribe's treasure is really too great.

This treasure can rank twelfth on the Ten Thousand Spirits List, and there are only eleven Xuantian treasures in the entire spiritual world that are stronger than it.

Once involved with this treasure, it is obvious that one will face endless pursuit from the Jiaochi tribe.

How many people can withstand the pursuit of Mahayana monks?

No matter how good a treasure is, if you don't have the strength to forcibly seize it, you will only bring disaster upon yourself.

"Is this treasure really the Xuantian treasure?"

Just as Madam Sha spoke again, the discussions in the hall stopped abruptly.

Not only many saintly cultivators, but also the Mahayana monks with the surnames Weng and Hu were keeping a close eye on Lu Tiandu.

"Didn't Madam guess it?"

Lu Tiandu smiled and shook his head. "If it is really the Xuantian treasure, how could I take it and kill Taoist Shi Xin at the same time? How dare I carry such a treasure back to Fujiao City?"

"Xuantian Remnant Treasure? How is this possible?"

Hu Dingyi, the Mahayana cultivator who had always been calm, was now surprised and seemed to be a little confused. "Not long ago, I looked at the Chaos Ten Thousand Spirits List, and this treasure was still ranked twelfth!"

"I don't know about this, maybe this list has not been updated yet! But if it is really a Xuantian treasure, with Lu's cultivation level that has not yet advanced to the Mahayana stage, I would definitely not be able to activate this bell. But now, Lu seems to be able to activate some of the power of this bell."

"Moreover, Lu also has the Xuantian Remnant Treasure in his hand. The power of this bell does not seem to be much stronger than that of Lu's Xuantian Remnant Treasure."

“Finally, if this bell is really Xuantian’s treasure, I’m afraid that the Jiaochi tribe would have sent out late Mahayana cultivators to hunt down Lu as soon as it was lost!”

Lu Tian even chuckled when he said this.

"Brother Lu is right."

The Mahayana monk surnamed Weng could not help but nodded.

In fact, they had all kinds of doubts before.

If it was really Xuantian’s treasure, how could it be trapped so easily by Lu Tiandu?

Moreover, if it was really Xuantian’s treasure, why would Lu Tiandu easily bring it back?

Not to mention that in order to avoid being hunted down by the Jiaochi tribe, the first thing to do is to escape.

Moreover, after returning to Fujiao City, isn’t Lu Tiandu afraid that the Tianyun Clan will plot to seize this Xuantian treasure?

Although the Tianyun clan has several fragments of Xuantian treasures within the clan, it does not have a single true Xuantian treasure.

There are eleven Mahayana monks in his clan. Can’t they take down Lu Tiandu?

Faced with such a precious treasure, it is likely that the Tianyun clan's Mahayana cultivators will turn against them.

If the Tianyun clan obtains this Xuantian treasure, they can summon the true spirit to sign a contract, greatly enhancing the clan's foundation.

Even if the true spirit is not summoned, if the ancestor in the clan who is in the tribulation period obtains this Xuantian treasure, his combat power will be greatly enhanced.

Obviously, Lu Tiandu returned calmly and had already confirmed that this treasure was not Xuantian's treasure.

"I have long heard of this treasure of the Jiaochi tribe. I wonder if Brother Lu could let us see it for ourselves?"

"That's not a problem."

As Lu Tiandu spoke, he stretched out his hand and a small snow-white bell about a foot high appeared on his palm.

The snow-white bell is covered with strange patterns, and a soft white light diffuses, making people know at first sight that this treasure is no ordinary item.

"It took him such a short time to refine it and leave his own mark. Is this fellow Daoist Lu really from a small clan?"

Madam Sha only needed to take a quick glance with her spiritual sense to sense something, and she was secretly startled.

It took only more than an hour for Lu Tiandu to leave a mark on a piece of Xuantian remnant treasure. This speed was really amazing.

Honestly speaking, even she, a powerful mid-stage Mahayana cultivator, couldn't do this.

After Lu Tiandu initially refined this treasure, he was able to drive it. Now it is not an easy task to seize this treasure.

Moreover, can a mid-stage Mahayana cultivator really defeat Lu Tiandu, whose strength is unknown?

Mrs. Sha shook her head secretly when she thought of this.

At this moment, Lu Tiandu smiled slightly:
"Fellow Taoists, be careful!"

As he spoke, Lu Tiandu grabbed the bell button and shook it gently. With a "clang" sound, a crisp and pleasant sound was heard, and an invisible wave spread out, and the space seemed to be somewhat distorted.

The three Mahayana monks in the hall were still okay, as they had already been secretly on guard.

As soon as the other saints heard the bell sounds, they suddenly felt dazed and the scenery in front of them became blurred. Somehow, they found themselves upside down with their heads facing downwards and their feet facing upwards.

At this moment, everyone was horrified and seemed powerless to resist.

"What a strange law of sound!"

The face of the Mahayana monk surnamed Weng, who secretly suppressed the abnormal movement of his soul, turned pale. "This law not only affects the cultivator's soul, but can also construct a small law space. The cultivator's body seems to be out of control with the power of the law! It is worthy of being the treasure that was once ranked twelfth!"

Lu Tiandu did not continue shaking the small bell. In just a moment, all the cultivators who reacted returned to normal and looked at the small bell in Lu Tiandu's hand with fear on their faces.

"This bell really doesn't have the power it once had!"

At this time, Madam Sha, who had been motionless, sighed and said, "Daoyou Lu can obtain this treasure. I congratulate you here!"

Obviously, from what Madam Sha said, she had not only seen this treasure of the Jiaochi tribe, but also should have personally experienced the power of the law of sound in this bell.

Now, just by comparing them, we can tell that this treasure is indeed damaged and is now a broken Xuantian treasure! (End of this chapter)