Walking alone with a sword, slaying ghosts and gods

Chapter 308: A decree, all the cultivators enter the mountain; under the banner of reincarnation, the Yuanying is killed
At the foot of the Yinshan Mountains in southern Xinjiang, in a gloomy and dense forest, six tall humanoid creatures are moving through the forest at an extremely fast speed in a strange posture.

They, or rather their arms, hung straight down on both sides of their bodies like a few wooden stakes, moving straight forward and extremely stiffly.

From a closer perspective, one can clearly see these six tall humanoid creatures. They only have general human features, but their skin and bones outside of their clothes have a metallic texture, and there are even high-speed rotating gears at their joints. They are actually six humanoid puppets!
"We're here! That's right, this is the place!" There was a person sitting on the shoulders of each of the three humanoid puppets, two men and one woman. One of them was an old man who looked to be in his seventies or eighties. He gave an order and the six humanoid puppets stopped immediately.

"The terrain of the mountains here is good, let's fill in the battle flags here."

These six people are all cultivators from the eight major sects of the righteous path and the Three Immortal Islands in the East China Sea. The old man is from Tianji Mansion, the man is from Tumu Island, and the young female cultivator is from Zifu Chonglou.

The old man explored the terrain for Feng Shui, and the man followed his instructions, looking for veins and breaking open rocks.

The young female cultivator held down the flying sword and looked around.

After about half a day's work, the two male cultivators located the node of the earth vein. They opened their Qiankun bags, carefully took out a formation flag from it, and then threw it into the air, injecting a series of magical hand gestures into it. The formation flag grew in the wind, emitting mysterious runes and spiritual light in all directions, and then fell into the crack in the ground opened by the spell.

After doing all these things, the two male cultivators were a little out of breath, but they still had to clean up the mess and restore the scene to its original state.

At least people can't easily see that someone has set up battle flags here.

"Alas, the Lord of Heaven and Earth Demons issued an edict to force all cultivators to enter the mountains. What is the meaning of the distinction between good and evil?"

The female cultivators present couldn't help but say this in the end.

The southern border area was not originally within the coverage of the Great Samsara Gangsha Hezhen Formation. After all, a large part of these 100,000 mountains were not within the actual jurisdiction of the Tang Dynasty, so they could be destroyed as they were a corner that had already been abandoned.

However, Lu Cheng, the leader of the Western Demon Cult, refined a magic banner here after coming out of seclusion, which changed the destiny of heaven and earth and connected the dragon veins of Southern Xinjiang and Central Plains.

The monks who served in the Xuanjia Army had no choice but to go deep into the mountains and swamps. They had to lay out the formation flags and connect the formations, which was a lot of work.

"This southern border is where Master Lu practiced Taoism in the past. Now that he has achieved success in Taoism, he should benefit the local area. Well, Yao Jin, don't complain. The fate dragon vein connecting the heaven and earth, all the Masters in the Central Earth recognize his magical powers. They can exchange the peace of the southern border for the full help of this Master of the Devil Dao, so we have to work harder."

The old man stroked his beard and said this.

Over the years, the battles between the Eastern Demon Cult and the Western Demon Cult have been fierce and spectacular, and the orthodox monks in the world seem to have disappeared.

But in reality, if one really wants to accomplish great things, one can only rely on the monks of these eight orthodox religions, or even the second- and third-rate sects of the second-tier Xuanmen orthodox sects.

Most of the time, it is impossible to rely on the devil's sons and grandsons who have ever-changing devil hearts.

Only with these orthodox Xuanmen monks can hundreds or thousands of people work together for a goal and devote hundreds of years to it. Therefore, over the years, monks from the eight orthodox religions and second- and third-rate Xuanmen sects have joined the Tang Dynasty's Black Armor Army. Using them as cover, they have spread across most of the territories of the Tang Dynasty and the Thirty-Six Kingdoms in the Western Regions, and now even include the southern border.

Therefore, although the fate of the world changes with the rise and fall of the gods and demons, even if the eight orthodox religions disappeared overnight, the second- and third-rate sects of the Xuanmen orthodox sect would gradually grow and become stronger, gradually taking over the positions of the eight orthodox religions, and would not allow the demons to control the world.

A decree from the leader of the Western Demon Cult ordered all the cultivators to enter the mountain. This was not because Lu Cheng was so powerful, but because the leaders of the eight orthodox religions chose to accept this deal.

The Western Demon Cult is located in the Demon Palace of Zhiguan Mountain.

Taoist Lu Cheng sat cross-legged on a cushion, with his hands pressed on his lower abdomen, where there seemed to be a magic fire burning.

Lu Cheng gradually began to sweat profusely, and his robes were soaked with sweat.

The world within my heart is a void.

There was also a Taoist priest sitting cross-legged in the air practicing, and above his head, there was a huge red sun, entangled and bound by golden chains, still emitting terrifying high temperature and Dharma power.

The surrounding void was completely silent, with only the sound of Lu Cheng's breathing being heard softly. It was a deep and powerful breath, as if he was having a silent conversation with the scorching red sun and the burning power of the Dharma.

Through some invisible connection, the light of the Red Sun Fire dimmed slightly, and beneath it, Lu Cheng's true form of consciousness became more solid.

The power of the Red Heart God is the food that Lu Cheng uses to refine his spirit. But once the chains break, the pouring magic fire will burn him to death.

Lu Cheng was dressed in a simple Taoist robe and had a calm expression, as if he had completely transcended the worries and troubles of the world.

When he opened his eyes, his gaze was deep, as if he was in deep thought, and as if he was waiting. He allowed the red sun above his head to radiate high temperature, and allowed the golden chains to flash with magic in his inner world.

“There is indeed no problem with the deduction of the Dao method. Many of the deadlocks and flaws in Tian Yanzi’s soul-refining technique are not a problem at all in front of Taixu Jie Xuanzhen’s Heart Sutra of the Dao. Tian Yanzi’s soul-refining technique also has many unique wonders that the latter does not have.

Although I have given up the power of the two ghost babies, my ability to protect myself is no weaker than before. On the contrary, because I have let go of external forces, my body and mind are at ease. "

After thinking about this, Lu Cheng stood up and rested for a while, and then continued to practice his own magic power and study Taoism.

This is the case for most high-level cultivators; cultivation will occupy a large portion of their long lives.

Lu Cheng's current goal of cultivation is to improve his spiritual consciousness realm and strive to achieve it as soon as possible. Even if he breaks his oath and the divine fire backfires, he can still be injured but not die.

This is not to say that Lu Cheng does not intend to fulfill his vow, but rather that he is making multiple preparations.

On the other hand, one cultivates magic power and raises it to the peak of the late Jindan stage. The improvement of magic power can also enhance spiritual consciousness.

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The high-level cultivators in the Tongxuan world are waiting silently.

Although they have made countless plans and preparations, they are more prepared with each passing day. Although it is not pleasant to not know when the disaster will strike, it is better than death and destruction actually coming.

The number of cultivators in this world who actually participated in this great catastrophe of heaven and earth was an absolute minority in total number.

The leaders of the eight orthodox religions, the leaders of the second- and third-rate sects of the next-level Xuanmen and Zhengzong, as well as a group of trusted monks they can trust.

The vast majority of the rest of the people in this world are still living their days in ignorance, not knowing that the sun will set tomorrow, and thus will not be affected by today's lust for wine, sex and money. In a sense, this is also a good cover-up.

Of the four great demon sects in the past, the Dongyang Orthodox Sect and the Beichen Sword Sect were in collusion with each other, while the Ten Thousand Beasts Incarnation Palace and the Gu God Sect together formed the Western Demon Cult camp.

These two great demon sects fight a small battle every three days and a big battle every five days.

Although there were some impacts, it effectively saved the lives of many demon cultivators, and the overall atmosphere of the Tongxuan world was temporarily cleansed.

Beichen Jianmen, the top of the Blood Rain Peak, is shrouded in clouds and mist, appearing looming.

At the top of the mountain, thunder and lightning flashed, as if the wrath of heaven was brewing a catastrophe that would shake the world.

Dark clouds rolled in the sky, blue and white lightning flashed and shuttled, and the power of the thunder made the surrounding grass and trees crouch and tremble, as if they were afraid and had a premonition of an incredible transformation.

Fei Hanyu, the master of the evil sect of Beichen Sword Sect, has practiced Taoism for five hundred years and has enough power to reach the ninth level of the Golden Elixir. Now he is wearing a black robe and standing on the ancient altar on the top of the Blood Rain Peak. The white-haired old man closed his eyes and faced the monstrous evil spirits gathering and surging in front of him, but he was as calm as water.

The vital energy of heaven and earth gathered around him, forming an invisible barrier, as if silently resisting the wrath between heaven and earth.

The blue and white lightning was like an angry dragon, shuttling between the dark clouds, looking down from time to time, looking for an outlet to vent. The fourth and forty-nine catastrophes suddenly arrived!

Suddenly, a blue-white lightning as thick as a bowl, carrying a tremendous force, struck straight at the demon's Nascent Soul like a sword of heavenly punishment.

However, at the moment of contact, an even more powerful force erupted from Fei Hanyu's body, and with a wave of his right hand, a sword light containing endless death thoughts, so terrifying that it swallowed up the lightning in one fell swoop and turned it into his own power.

The thunderstorm became more and more intense, but Fei Hanyu's sword lights continued to rise one after another, clang, clang, clang, clang...

The sounds of explosions continued, and he was able to overcome the heavy disasters one by one, just like a phoenix rising from the ashes, experiencing the baptism of fire in order to be reborn.

As the last thunderbolt gathered in the sky dissipated, the dark clouds in the sky gradually dispersed.

The old man with white hair and black robe slowly put away his sword, and the Nascent Soul that emerged from his body slowly opened its eyes, with galaxies spinning in them, breaking through the shackles of heaven and earth.

The power of the Nascent Soul in his body, after being condensed by the forty-ninth level of thunder tribulation, has reached a new realm.

At this moment, Fei Hanyu seemed to have become one with the entire Blood Rain Peak. The spiritual energy of the mountain continuously flowed into his body, bringing his cultivation to a higher level.

During this process, Fei Hanyu's face gradually regained its youthfulness as his old hair was replaced by a new one. His white hair turned pure black again from the roots.

After breaking through the 49th level of tribulation, the dark clouds dispersed and the sky cleared up again. The sun shone through the clouds and fell on the sword cultivator, reflecting golden rays of light.

Inside Beichen Sword Gate, countless cultivators looked up at the top of the mountain, their hearts filled with awe and gratitude. They knew that today they had witnessed a moment in history, and that their master had already become a true demonic Nascent Soul.

However, at such an exciting moment, a discordant voice sounded and came:
"Fellow Daoist has just entered the Nascent Soul Realm. I should have presented you with a gift to congratulate our world for the emergence of another high-level cultivator. Unfortunately, I see that the destiny has changed and you will stand on the opposite side of us in the future. In this case, I can only take your life. It is a pity... Fellow Daoist Fei has just entered the Nascent Soul Realm and his vitality has not recovered. I will not take advantage of you. Please use the Blood Rain Peak's mountain-protecting sword formation, otherwise you will have no chance of winning."

On the Blood Rain Peak, a handsome Taoist priest wearing a simple Taoist robe and holding a long black and white flowing banner appeared at some point.

Fei Hanyu, who had just calmed down from the ecstasy of breaking through the Nascent Soul stage, was startled. He looked away and saw and recognized Lu Cheng.

The Beichen Sword Sect leader Fei Hanyu was not the only one who recognized the leader of the Western Demon Sect.

Otherwise, with the character of the Demonic Sword Sect of Beichen Sword Gate, who believed in deciding life and death with a single sword, at this moment, thousands of swords would have been flying at once, beheading this daring madman with their swords.

A person's name is like the shadow of a tree; the Lord of the Western Demon Cult, Lu Cheng Zhenjun, just these few words mean heavy pressure.

"Lu Cheng, the most outstanding disciple of Taoist Huang Longzi of the Ten Thousand Beasts Incarnation Palace. Your master and I are equals. I didn't expect that today, Huang Longzi's disciples came directly to my Blood Rain Peak and said they wanted to take my life. It's a pity that Huang Longzi's beautiful daughters will become widows from now on."

Lu Cheng asked Fei Hanyu to activate the mountain protection formation, but Fei Hanyu ignored it.

Beichen Sword Gate is a typical sword sect. The reason why this evil sword sect remains standing has never been based on its formation defense, but rather comes from its strong strength that no one dares to provoke easily.

If a sword cultivator needs to rely on formations for protection, can he still be called a sword cultivator?
The flying sword that had just torn through the thunder was suddenly unsheathed, and the sword light flew straight towards Lu Cheng. This sword was like a flash of lightning, falling from the sky and instantly turning into a sword rainbow, fast and fierce, opening and closing with great force!

At first, the sword rainbow spread out into a beam of light, and the flying sword in the center was vibrating violently. With each vibration, the sword light spread more violently around it. The flying sword absorbed the energy of the surrounding heaven and earth, and the beam of light became thicker and thicker. In a blink of an eye, the entire space in front of Lu Cheng's eyes was filled with only the sword rainbow's supreme and brilliant sword light.

“Sincerity and single-mindedness are good things, but since ancient times, we have only heard of people who are knowledgeable but not specialized, but never heard of people who are specialized but not knowledgeable.”

Lu Cheng lightly inserted the Samsara Banner in his hand, and a huge yin and yang light ball immediately enveloped his entire body, and the domain of law spread wildly, suppressing all changes in the earth, water, fire and wind vitality within the coverage area.

Fei Hanyu's sword light slashed into it, but it was empty and had no effect at all.

Even though he changed his moves extremely quickly, another sword light rose up from his body the next moment, man and sword became one, wandering in the void, but it was still not as fast as the spread and swallowing of the Yin-Yang light ball.

The main function of the former Phantom Demon Banner, which had the statue of Red Heart God thrown into it, remained unchanged. However, with the combination of the Phantom Sun Technique and Lu Cheng's growing spiritual awareness, even Fei Hanyu's swordsmanship was unable to distinguish the real from the fake in the first place.

In the Yin-Yang magic domain, Fei Hanyu flew backward at a high speed, led by the light of his own sword. When his flying sword told him that it was safe and he left the state of unity between man and sword, a tremendous magic power suddenly condensed and burst out from behind him.

In just a moment, the overwhelming force of the unity of Dharma and body completely destroyed his protective sword energy.

"How is it possible? How could my flying sword deceive me?"

"Your flying sword didn't lie to you, but you want to use a fifth-level flying sword to break through my magic illusion that is equivalent to the sixth-level upper-grade magic. It is a bit difficult for a strong sword."

After saying that, Lu Cheng pointed his finger and defeated Fei Hanyu's Nascent Soul, which had just been condensed for a long time. The moment the two passed each other, he waved his hand to cut off the old demon's head, and blood gushed out.

The constantly disintegrating Nascent Soul wanted to take advantage of the momentum to pounce out, but was covered by Lu Cheng's sleeve and suppressed.

Because of Lu Cheng's spiritual power and the support of Chi Xin's divine power, Lu Cheng can drive the power of the Wheel of Reincarnation Banner in an instant.

With the help of the Illusionary Sun Technique, Fei Hanyu was exposed for a moment. However, for a physical cultivator in the late Jindan stage, this momentary flaw was enough.

However, from the perspective of the numerous cultivators of the Beichen Sword Sect who were around, it seemed that the black and white yin and yang domain was spreading and then contracting. In a very short period of time, half of their own Blood Rain Peak collapsed, and the headless corpse of their sect leader was standing among the ruins and collapsed rocks, his black robe soaked with blood.

When Lu Cheng was offering sacrifices to the Samsara Banner and practicing the art of refining the soul some time ago, his mind and spirit were infinitely elevated, so he "saw" some changes in the destiny of this world.

One of them is that Beichen Jianmen's Sect Master Fei Hanyu will be promoted to the Nascent Soul stage in the next few years, and in the future great catastrophe, he will join the demon god from outside the world.

Lu Cheng knew very well that the past was the only thing that remained unchanged while the future was full of changes. However, Fei Hanyu had cultivated his Nascent Soul in these few years.

A person's destiny is like a boulder rolling down from a high peak. Even if it can be interfered with and corrected by external forces, Lu Cheng does not have the time for Fei Hanyu. Therefore, he simply visits him on the day he becomes a Nascent Soul, kills him, and cuts off all his future possibilities.

On that day, Lu Cheng Zhenjun, the leader of the Western Demon Cult, visited Beichen Jianmen alone, killed its leader, and seized his Nascent Soul.

This incident brought great shock to the entire Tongxuan world.

Fei Hanyu is an old demon who has been practicing for more than 500 years. The Taoism he practices is a sword-cultivating method that is famous for its killing power.

But he was easily killed in his own home.

After this battle, Beichen Jianmen, which had insisted on not building a large mountain protection formation for nearly a thousand years, began to train formation masters and build a large mountain protection formation.

However, this matter is nothing to Lu Cheng himself.

Fei Hanyu's swordsmanship is indeed quite good, but unfortunately he has just been promoted to the Nascent Soul stage, and his mind and magical power have not yet fully recovered. His methods and magic weapons are all at the Golden Core stage. For Lu Cheng, who has a lot of experience in fighting with Nascent Soul cultivators, it is not difficult to kill him.

The real significance of this matter to Lu Cheng is to verify the destiny that he has observed. Now that its authenticity has been proven, he can make many corresponding arrangements accordingly.

For example, the Eight Landscapes arranged the Three Heroes and Two Clouds plan to control and manipulate the changes in the world's disasters. If Master Huang Longzi wanted to intervene, he could only throw Yun Linger out as a spare piece and step into the game.

However, at this time, Lu Cheng can really make arrangements for the disaster and luck techniques of the eight landscapes, so that the disaster can be eliminated when necessary and the response can be responded to when necessary, without damaging the foundation, and the luck can be used when it is most needed to play the greatest role.

After returning to Zhiguan Lingshan, Lu Cheng took out the Netherworld Dharma Pearl and the Stone Spirit Heart that he had obtained from the Heavenly Buddha Realm. After some thoughts and deductions, he entered the Tree Demon Death Realm to discuss with the White-Clothed Tree Demon and finalize future plans.

(End of this chapter)