ah?The palace fighting system can also cultivate immortality

Chapter 249

Outside the Nine Yang Sect.

Du Xinghe landed in front of the Nine Yang Sect's gate, his feelings somewhat complicated.

Landing at the same time as her were Emperor Yingcang, Xinyue who was practically clinging to her, Shenshui who was screaming, and Shujiuqing who was pale-faced and trying hard not to vomit.

Yes, Du Xinghe finally managed to rescue her precious disciples from the Gu God Temple.

In order for the master and disciples to reunite quickly, Du Xinghe directly used her newly refined Pure Azure Glazed Heart, summoned the Garuda Dharma Form, and flew all the way to dig her disciples out of the ground, and then flew all the way to the Nine Yang Sect.

The Nine Yang Sect was already in a terrible predicament because of the theft of its sect's secret realm when a report came from outside the sect that a Nascent Soul stage expert was challenging them to a duel. The Nine Yang Sect Master was so frightened that he dragged Chi Wenxing, the vice leader of the Immortal Alliance who had come to investigate, to meet the challenge... no, to greet them.

"Crossing the Milky Way?"

Upon seeing the true face of the visitor from outside the sect, the Nine Yang Sect Master was initially relieved, but then his heart tightened again:
No, it can't be said that Du Xinghe has no enmity with their Nine Yang Sect. If she just came to visit, why would she bring a Nascent Soul stage expert with her?
Surely you didn't come here just for tea!
Du Xinghe remained calm. She greeted the Sect Master of the Nine Yang Sect and Chi Wenxing one by one, without beating around the bush, and said directly, "The world is in trouble, and I have urgent business to inform the Immortal Alliance. Sect Master, Senior Chi, please find a safe place to talk."

The sect leader of the Nine Yang Sect maintained impeccable manners. He stepped back, gesturing for everyone to follow him, while his eyes kept glancing at Emperor Ying Cang, who was silently following behind Du Xinghe.

Chi Wenxing didn't hold back and went straight to the point: "I've met Xinghe and all the disciples of Xinghe Sect, but who is this senior?"

She stared directly at Emperor Yingcang as she asked her question.

Emperor Ying Cang remained silent and subtly shifted his gaze.

Du Xinghe answered on his behalf: "This is Emperor Ying Cang, Senior Yan Wuchen."

The Nine Yang Sect Master slammed on the brakes, turned around, and stammered, "Yes, yes, yes—"

Chi Wenxing exclaimed before he could: "—Still alive?"

Emperor Ying Cang slowly moved further behind Du Xinghe, using his Nascent Soul stage cultivation to find an angle that perfectly avoided the gaze of the Nine Yang Sect Master and Chi Wenxing.

Yes, the Emperor Ying Cang running out to knock on the door was just as terrifying as seeing Qin Shi Huang riding a polar bear to buy popsicles on the street.

Wait a minute, can Emperor Yingcang ride a polar bear?

Du Xinghe smiled and didn't explain further: "I only met His Majesty by chance. His Majesty is my friend, so everyone doesn't need to be nervous."

Chi Wenxing recovered a little faster. She carefully looked around at Emperor Yingcang and felt that this legendary emperor seemed even more nervous than she was.

However, the oppressive aura emanating from him, which only a cultivator at the Integration Stage possesses, cannot be faked. He is indeed a genuine cultivator at the Integration Stage, and there are very few cultivators in the world who can impersonate Emperor Ying Cang.

Could it be that all powerful beings at the Fusion Stage who have reached the half-step ascension stage are somewhat eccentric in personality?
You normal people shouldn't meddle in social anxiety stuff...

The sect leader of the Nine Yang Sect invited Du Xinghe and his group to the main reception hall on the main peak of the Nine Yang Sect, saying that they could sit down and talk slowly.

Du Xinghe found it tedious. She stood still and immediately revealed the information obtained by her Xuan Kingdom clone:

"I know who opened the fog gates of the Ten Continents during the Immortal Alliance Grand Competition."

The Nine Yang Sect Master's breath hitched. Chi Wenxing immediately looked up, his gaze sharp as a sword as he stared at Du Xinghe: "Who is it? Do you have any evidence?"

“It was Emperor Xuan who instructed the Samsara Academy to do it,” Du Xinghe said. “As for the evidence, we’ll see it soon.”

Shu Jiuqing swallowed the discomfort from her earlier motion sickness with difficulty, took small steps forward, and skillfully bypassed Du Xinghe under Xin Yue's watchful gaze. She then unfolded a simple map of the area surrounding the Jiuyang Sect in front of the sect leader and Chi Wenxing.

"This is the map of the fog gates that Master got. I just took it out and studied it on the cloud. I found that they have set up a total of ten fog gates around the Nine Yang Sect. It seems that the Samsara Academy attaches great importance to the Nine Yang Sect. There is one near the mountain gate, right... yes, in this direction."

Following the location marked on the map, the group flew to the location and soon found a hidden formation among the rocks and cliffs.

This is a blood-stained formation. The formation itself is not difficult to break, but what is strange is the paint used to create it.

Chi Wenxing and Shu Jiuqing stepped forward to examine it closely. Chi Wenxing dug up a small handful of sand that had been soaked in paint, rubbed it slightly, and then used her spiritual power to identify it. Her expression turned very ugly.

“This is blood from the eyes,” Chi Wenxing said. “It’s the essence blood taken from piercing a person’s eyes, a malevolent substance that is both extremely yang and extremely yin. This blood has been specially processed, congealing with extremely heavy resentment. Once the formation is activated…”

The sect leader of the Nine Yang Sect hurriedly asked, "Can the formation be destroyed?"

Chi Wenxing shook his head: "It's no use now. This is a soul-locking array, and it also has an igniting effect. Since the day it was completed, it has been burning here to imprison the souls here with the blood of their eyes. Now the souls in the array have been burned to ashes, and the vengeful spirits and smoke have drifted to the heavens, just waiting for the Xuan Emperor's order to open the fog gate."

Xin Yue couldn't help but ask, "So, are we just supposed to sit here and wait to die?"

Chi Wenxing sighed: "There are ways, of course, but I don't know if they will work." "One way is to perform a ritual to help the souls pass on. The reason is that the Fog Gate is created by burning souls. As long as we can help these lonely souls pass on before the Fog Gate opens, then the Fog Gate will lose its power."

The sect leader of the Nine Yang Sect did not appear to be happy: "But the time required for the exorcism is too long, and young friend Xinghe said that there are as many as 10,000 Fog Gates, and we do not have enough manpower to perform the exorcism."

Chi Wenxing nodded: "Yes. As for the second method, I'm not very confident about it right now, and I need the help of my friend Shujiuqing."

Shu Jiuqing trembled: "Ah...me?"

“Yes, you,” Chi Wenxing said. “I remember your performance in the Immortal Alliance Competition. You have an exceptional talent in formations. If we work together, we might be able to figure out how to modify the formations and turn these ten thousand fog gates into harmless ordinary formations, or even make them an asset to each other.”

The sect leader of the Nine Yang Sect still frowned. He cupped his hands to Du Xinghe and Emperor Yingcang and said solemnly, "Young friend Xinghe, Your Majesty, the Xuan Emperor intends to open the Heavenly Gate and harm all living beings. This is no small matter. I must report to the Immortal Alliance and notify the other sects to prevent widespread bloodshed. Would you and Your Majesty be willing to accompany me to the Immortal Alliance to inform them?"

Du Xinghe said, "The matter of the Fog Gate is enough for the sect leader to handle. I still need to rush to Xuandu. The Xuan Emperor is unaware that we have uncovered his conspiracy. I plan to enter the palace immediately and assassinate the Xuan Emperor."

Upon hearing this, the Nine Yang Sect Master's eyes widened in surprise.

"Assassinate...the Xuan Emperor?"

Du Xinghe nodded calmly: "He's capable of doing such inhumane things, do you really intend to negotiate with him and sign a 'non-aggression pact'? It's best to eliminate him as soon as possible."

The Nine Yang Sect Master glanced at Du Xinghe, then at the silent Emperor Ying Cang. After a moment, he bowed deeply to Du Xinghe: "Fairy Xinghe, you are truly righteous. Please take care. I will inform the Immortal Alliance as soon as possible to organize the breaking of the formation and evacuation. If I have the time, I will definitely go to Xuandu to lend you a hand!"

Du Xinghe curled the corners of his mouth and said easily, "No problem, no problem. I'll try a one-on-one fight first. If I can directly cut off the head of the Xuan Emperor, then wouldn't I be considered the number one person under the Heavenly Dao? Hahahahaha!"

Everyone around stared at her in horror, except for Xin Yue, who wore an expression of pure admiration.
Of course her master could become the number one person under the Heavenly Dao!

Du Xinghe then turned to Chi Wenxing: "Senior Chi, I will send you the complete fog gate layout map later. Please find the formations in various places as soon as possible based on the layout map. I don't know when the Xuan Emperor will desperately open the fog gate, nor do I know if he has any other tricks up his sleeve. Please be careful."

Chi Wenxing bowed solemnly to her: "I understand, take care, young friend Xinghe."

Finally, Du Xinghe instructed Xinyue and Canshui: "You two will go to the Immortal Alliance with the Sect Master. Organizing the evacuation requires a lot of manpower, so it's best for you to stay and help. Xuandu is a treacherous place, and you'll have a greater chance of safety in the Immortal Alliance."

Upon hearing this, Canshui immediately looked at Xinyue. Sure enough, realizing she was about to be left behind again, Xinyue panicked: "Master! I can take care of myself! I won't hold you back! I want to go to Xuandu too!"

Seeing that Du Xinghe was about to say something, Xin Yue interrupted her, showing a rare rebellious attitude of defying her master's orders: "If Master really can't come back, I won't live on alone. I'd rather go with Master to Xuandu to meet that dog emperor!"

Du Xinghe had no choice. She knew that her disciple was truly capable of committing suicide, so she could only agree: "Alright, you can come with us to Xuandu."

After arranging the manpower, Du Xinghe conjured up the Garuda Dharma form, lifted Xin Yue, and carried it towards Xuandu in the wind.

Within the Samsara Academy, another Star River Crossing has already chained everyone in the entire academy.

The gathering of the Five Poison Immortal Gu has an almost explosive boost to the "Gu God Technique," and Du Xinghe can now control a number of people equivalent to that of an entire city.

She ordered everyone at the Samsara Institute to stop working, and anyone who knew anything about the Fog Gate was to report to her immediately. Anyone who had any intention of deceiving her would be killed on the spot.

There were indeed many who died suddenly at the scene, and Du Xinghe was surprised to find that there were quite a few people who were loyal to Emperor Xuan. Among the people lying dead with blood flowing from their orifices, there were also quite a few who had offered up intelligence in order to save their lives.

The more Du Xinghe learned about Emperor Xuan's actions, the more astonished he became that the entire Xuan Dynasty was a collection of the dregs of heaven and earth, which gave birth to such an utterly foolish Emperor Xuan.

The tricky part is that this is also a highly skilled but idiot with no weaknesses.

That would be very troublesome.

"You really don't know what his weaknesses are?" Du Xinghe shook the chain and asked the Imperial Advisor again.

The Imperial Preceptor was now completely devoid of the arrogant aura and expression he had displayed during their first meeting. He lay disheveled beside the overturned alchemy furnace, surrounded by the piled-up corpses of many of the Xuan Emperor's lackeys from the Reincarnation Academy. Under the empty gazes of his subordinates who died with their eyes wide open, he repeatedly kowtowed to Du Xinghe: "I don't know, I really don't know! Your Majesty—no, that dog emperor never fully trusts anyone. Even if it were true, he wouldn't have told me!"

Ji Wuhuo suppressed his anger and said softly, "He shouldn't be lying."

Du Xinghe knew perfectly well whether the Imperial Advisor could lie or not. She clicked her tongue, flicked the chains, and got up to walk outside: "Even if he has no weaknesses, we still have to test our skills against him."

Ji Wuhuo said, "My aunt's side..."

"We'll see her soon."

Du Xinghe arrived at the front hall of the Reincarnation Academy. She raised her head and looked up at the dark and deep dome of the Reincarnation Academy, as if she could see the sky above through the thick black stone.

"...That old dog Xuandi, after all that trouble, it turns out the headquarters of the Samsara Academy is right below the palace."