Swing the sword at the future female devil

Chapter 453 Mountain and River Daoist Techniques and the Kunlun Heavenly Road

Upon receiving the order, a group of fierce soldiers immediately drove their rune-inscribed chariots toward Duan Huaige, startling him. Duan Huaige threw spirit stones down recklessly, activating the chariot with all his might.

Oh no... Dude, I almost forgot that the military isn't exactly a pushover either... I was careless!
At this moment, Duan Huaige wished the Flying Boat could be designed with an oar so he could row a few more strokes to increase its speed. The flying boat's magic array roared to life, and it shot off like an arrow.

"That old man is really something... We're all on the same side, he can't even be a little clearer with his words." Duan Huaige wiped his sweat and said, "It seems something has happened at Kunlun Ruins. We should escape and send a message to Shuangjiang, asking her to bring over an official document from the court..."

"Aren't you being a little too optimistic...? Can we really escape?" Yan Qiuxi said softly, "Look behind us... they're almost here..."

Suddenly, the carefree boat seemed to have crashed into an invisible, viscous swamp, its speed plummeting and its hull emitting a sickening groan. The engraved wind runes flickered with light, emitting a groan of unbearable strain.

Outside the porthole, the previously chaotic sky was instantly replaced by dazzling golden chains and a dark, giant net of runes!
Nine Netherworld Locking Formation! And the projection of the Dragon-Binding Golden Chain formation flags! Damn it, they've even brought out their most treasured ancient formation!
Duan Huaige cursed inwardly, wanting to struggle a little more, but one rune chariot after another rose up and hovered around them.

"Stop the boats immediately and surrender! If you resist again, don't blame the merciless military law!"

This was, after all, territory that the military had cultivated for many years, making escape ultimately difficult. Duan Huaige sighed. Although he didn't know why Xie Laodeng had hinted at him to run away, things had come to this point, and he could only take it one step at a time.

"Surrender! We surrender!"

Meanwhile, deep within Kunlun Ruins, at the Guixu Altar.

Within the vast cavern, ancient and chaotic spiritual energy permeated the air, its edges marked by twisting, writhing dark void. At the center of the cavern stood an altar constructed entirely of unknown crystals, as black as ink yet shimmering with eerie starlight, emanating a chilling, ominous aura. The runes on the altar flowed and twisted as if alive.

Before the altar stood several high-ranking generals with profound presences and several priests dressed in ancient attire, their auras obscure. The elderly man at the head of the group exuded the majesty of someone who had long held a high position, his eyes sharp as lightning, but upon closer inspection, a layer of imperceptible indifference and fanaticism seemed to veil the depths of his gaze.

A priest dressed in a talismanic robe carefully carried a jade box to the altar. The box was opened, revealing several test tubes sealed with special talismanic paper! The test tubes were labeled: Duan Huaige (Resurrection Era 39).

If Duan Huaige were here to see this scene, he would be utterly shocked.

Isn't this the blood they drew when they tested my aptitude? They even said my constitution was very special and they planned to name it after me?

"Commander Zhang, Duan Huaige's spiritual blood has been delivered, and his spiritual essence has not been lost."

The old man, addressed as Commander Zhang, nodded slightly. His voice was deep and powerful, carrying an unquestionable authority: "Let's begin."

The priest took a deep breath, carefully picked up a bead of blood with a specially made jade knife, and walked to a recessed black stone trough at the edge of the altar, also covered with strange runes. He chanted incantations, and with a flash of light from the jade knife in his hand, the dark red bead of blood was precisely placed into the center of the stone trough!

laugh--!
The once silent, pitch-black altar suddenly erupted with a dazzling crimson light from the flowing runes! The stone trough seemed to come alive, greedily devouring the blood bead. The blood bead did not seep into the stone, but instead transformed into wisps of extremely pure, pale golden blood energy, which, as if alive, rapidly merged into the crimson rune veins!

This wisp of spiritual energy from the mountains and rivers caused the entire altar to tremble violently! A deep, grand, and seemingly emanating hum filled the entire space!

At the center of the altar, the originally distorted spatial ripples violently boiled, and a tiny, extremely unstable spot of light suddenly opened like a demonic eye and began to pulsate! An indescribable, strange fluctuation suddenly spread out from the altar!
"It's done! The Stone of Resonance has been achieved!" a priest exclaimed excitedly, his eyes filled with ecstasy as he looked at the pulsating light. "The legend is true! The Kunlun Heavenly Road in Kunlun Ruins really does require a physique containing special spiritual energy to open."

Commander Zhang's lips slowly curved into a strange smile, a smile filled with an indifferent air of complete control.

"The Dao of Mountains and Rivers... truly worthy of being called the 'Mandate of Heaven' for opening the Heavenly Path..." he murmured to himself. At this moment, a guard beside him asked, "News has come from outside that Duan Huaige has been taken to Kunlun Ruins. Commander, would you like to go and see him?"

"Of course I have to go meet this young hero!" Commander Zhang laughed heartily. "This kid is going to be our absolute core in the future!"

"Tell them not to neglect our distinguished guests. Please go to the 'Class A No. 1' quiet room, treat them with courtesy, and 'protect' them strictly!"

"In addition, we will inform him that we will provide him with a great opportunity to serve the country and make a name for himself in history. It all depends on whether he is willing to seize it!"

"Yes, sir!" The guard saluted, turned around, and strode away with meticulous attention to detail.

"Commander, now that our test has been successful, should we sever ties with that witch?" a priest asked tentatively.

"This is none of your business," Commander Zhang said calmly. "Since that demoness dared to come, her purpose is definitely not simple. We need to strengthen our defenses and prevent her from breaking through the outer blockade and entering Kunlun Road inside Kunlun Ruins!"

He stared at the still-pulsating spot of light in the center of the altar, his eyes gleaming like fire from the abyss.

"The key... is finally in place. The road to heaven... is just around the corner!" Commander Zhang's face was filled with nothing but fervor and greed for the road to heaven that was about to open.

Inside the cold stone chamber, the walls were covered with restrictive runes that isolated spiritual senses and sound. Duan Huaige was brought here alone, while Yan Qiuxi and Jiang Xiyu were held together under guard.

The stone door opened, and Xie Changming's tall figure appeared in the doorway. He waved for the guards to leave and closed the stone door, leaving only him and Duan Huaige inside.

He walked up to Duan Huaige, looking down at him. The military high-ranking official's face no longer held the imposing presence and fury he displayed on the ship; only a deep weariness and an unspoken regret remained. He remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking, his voice low and hoarse:

"What are you doing here?"

Duan Huaige leaned back in the cold chair, and upon hearing this, he forced a bitter smile: "Thank you, Uncle."

"Don't call me Uncle Xie. Although we know each other, it won't affect my impartial enforcement of the law." Xie Changming waved his hand, his tone deep.

Duan Huaige was stunned. This was the second time Xie Changming had deliberately spoken in this manner. It seemed that there might be someone listening in the room.

(End of this chapter)