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Chapter 238 The Whole City Remains Silent
Chen Ye hadn't expected Yu Shenxing to make such a request, and asked in confusion, "Won't the mortals be even more confused if there's suddenly no sound?"

Although it is night, the battle between Master Yuesong and Kui Niu has awakened the entire city, leaving everyone speechless and on the verge of chaos.

Before Chen Ye could refuse, Fang Zhixuan, wiping his sweat, ran over from the other side, writing several lines of large characters in the air with his finger: "Fellow Daoist Yu is right. Once the demon bewitches mortals, there will surely be heavy casualties. Let's do as Fellow Daoist Yu says and keep quiet at Pearl Harbor. Mortals and cultivators have coexisted here for a long time. As long as they can hear a voice and wait quietly, we can appease everyone. Even if there are some restless ones, they won't cause much of an impact."

Chen Ye was surprised that Fang Zhixuan also agreed with Yu Shenxing's suggestion, and couldn't help but ask, "Shouldn't we consult Master Yue Song first?"

Fang Zhixuan's expression was firm as he reached out and wrote again: "Master is still locked in battle with those two Kui Niu. It will probably take at least half an hour to completely deplete their spiritual energy. If chaos breaks out in the city within half an hour, there will be heavy casualties. Since Master is not here, I will make the decision on this matter, and I will bear all the consequences."

Since Fang Zhixuan had gone this far, Chen Ye had no choice but to agree.

“Brother Yu, then I will set up the formation.”

Chen Ye had never actually worked with such a large-scale formation before. The mountain gate formation of Fengdu City was only created with Qu Heng's help, so it couldn't be considered that Chen Ye operated it himself.

Yu Shenxing nodded, patted his wheelchair, and revealed countless runes in front of Chen Ye.

Upon closer inspection, Chen Ye exclaimed in surprise, "This magic is truly exquisite!"

As the saying goes, a true expert's skill is immediately apparent.

Chen Ye is not good at seizing opportunities during battles and cannot find the optimal solution in the ever-changing situation. As the battle progresses, he can hardly exert his full ability and is easily flustered.

However, Chen Ye possesses exceptional talent in cultivation, especially in his understanding of spells and formations—he is an absolute genius. This is precisely what the Yunlu Immortal Sect values ​​most; otherwise, they wouldn't have invited Chen Ye to join them.

Yu Shenxing's silencing spell was not only unique in its concept, but also in its exquisitely designed runes. It could be said to produce the greatest effect with the least amount of energy, and it was completely different from conventional formations. Chen Ye felt that he had benefited a lot after only taking a few glances at it.

Yu Shenxing said with a hint of pride, "I created them myself. The Yunlu Immortal Sect already has quite a few powerful spells, so I thought I might as well research some spells that won't hurt people. Perhaps they will have other uses."

“I’ve had a few similar ideas, and I’ll discuss them with you later. Now, let me set up a plan for you.”

With a wave of his hand, Chen Ye transformed spiritual energy into dozens of runes, forming a complex array in front of the two. Yu Shenxing immediately knew that Chen Ye had completely understood his spell, and the array's prototype was almost perfect.

Knowing Chen Ye's abilities, Yu Shenxing invited him for help. Both were experts in formations, and together they were able to complete the formation design in a very short time.

In a short while, the formation diagram was completed.

Chen Ye and Yu Shenxing each took charge of half of the task, flying directly into the airspace above Zhuguang Harbor to begin using spiritual energy to activate the earth's veins and feng shui, preparing to set up an array.

A vast amount of spiritual energy was released from the bodies of the two Transcendent Realm cultivators, and countless threads intertwined in the night sky, converging into various runes.

Fang Zhixuan could only watch from the sidelines. Although he was also at the Tongxuan Realm, setting up an array was completely different from fighting. Fang Zhixuan could not help at all in this matter and could only focus on stabilizing the situation in Zhuguang Port.

All the cultivators from Tianxin Island were mobilized, along with the mortals who were affiliated with the Pearl and Treasure Pavilion. Anyone who appeared to be normal was sent out to patrol the streets and maintain order.

Fang Zhixuan then manipulated the protective formation of Zhuguang Port, giving the two people who were mobilizing the power of the earth's veins and feng shui to their right.

By the time the vast net of spiritual energy descended from the sky, the cultivators from Tianxin Island had barely walked a few streets. Their speed astonished everyone.

After the formation was set up, the entire Pearl Harbor became completely silent.

Everyone was speechless, not even when the wind blew through the leaves.

Chen Ye rode the Black Whirlwind, circling in the sky, carefully checking the formation to ensure it was foolproof.

Yu Shenxing, exhausted, collapsed to the ground and was taking pills to recover his spiritual energy.

With only the cultivation level of the Profound Realm, it would be too tiring to set up an array that covers the entire city. Not everyone is like Chen Ye, who has eighteen Qi Seas and an almost inexhaustible supply of spiritual energy.

The two set up the formation so quickly that the cultivators of Tianxin Island didn't even have time to notify the entire city before it was completed. The mortals were fine; the chaos wouldn't last long. The cultivators from Tianxin Island would come to explain. If they couldn't speak, couldn't they write? Even if they couldn't write, the clothes from the Pearl and Treasure Pavilion would be enough to convince the mortals.

The troublesome ones are the monks in the city.

Not every cultivator who participates in the Rift Sky Mountain Gathering stays at the Pearl and Treasure Pavilion. The changes tonight happened too quickly; only half an hour has passed since Yu Xing attacked True Person Yue Song.

Many cultivators had no idea what had happened at the Pearl and Treasure Pavilion; they only knew that suddenly there was a magical duel, and now someone had set up an array that covered the entire city.

The low-level rogue cultivators had already fled out of the city, fearing they would be implicated.

These people are not a problem; the real trouble comes from those cultivators with considerable cultivation levels.

A tall and muscular cultivator from the Incense Burning Sect, carrying a giant sword, flew into the air and arrived in front of Chen Ye.

The giant was about to speak when he found he couldn't utter a single word.

Upon seeing the man's appearance, Chen Ye quickly reminded him, "So you are a fellow Daoist from the Incense Burning Sect. I am Chen Ye from the Yellow Springs Sect. Because a demon in the city is using illusionary sounds to bewitch mortals, I set up an array to stop the demon's evil scheme, which has caused a lot of inconvenience. Please forgive me, fellow Daoist." As soon as he finished speaking, the giant man carrying the sword widened his eyes.

He drew the greatsword from his back and wrote in mid-air: "You are the sect leader of the Yellow Springs Sect? I am Qin Wanjun of the Incense Burning Sect. You say there is a demon causing trouble, do you have any evidence?"

Chen Ye didn't explain much, only saying, "Fellow Daoist Qin can ask the cultivators on Tianxin Island; they are currently working in the city to maintain order."

Qin Wanjun showed no intention of putting down his sword and continued writing: "Since you can speak, then please help me break this silence spell. I, Qin Wanjun, can also lend you a hand."

Chen Ye shook his head and said, "I can see that Fellow Daoist Qin's cultivation is higher than mine, but this charm technique cannot be resisted simply by having higher cultivation. This matter..."

Before Chen Ye could finish explaining, Qin Wanjun had already raised his greatsword, his mind locked onto Chen Ye.

He didn't need to write anything to explain; the man's meaning was clear: he was going to take action if the silencing effect wasn't broken.

Chen Ye sighed. Why are all the disciples of the Incense Burning Sect so unreasonable?
Qin Wanjun, however, also had his own considerations.

A mysterious formation suddenly appeared, rendering everyone speechless. This would be a huge disadvantage in a battle. If disciples from the five major sects intervened, it wouldn't be a problem, but Chen Ye's name was hardly a friend to the Burning Incense Sect.

Although Wei Changsheng's death was his own fault, it still caused the Burning Incense Sect to lose face.

Chen Ye and Su Chun forcibly broke into the Fenxiang Sect's territory and captured the person, which made the Fenxiang Sect's disciples seem incredibly incompetent.

Qin Wanjun didn't trust Chen Ye, but since they had run into each other, he decided to have a match with him first.

What do you mean by seeking verification from the cultivators of Tianxin Island? By what right does Chen Ye of the Huangquan Sect silence the voice of my Fenxiang Sect?

If word gets out, and the Incense Burning Sect is silenced by the Yellow Springs Sect, they'll have to plead with the cultivators of Heavenly Heart Island to get it over with. Does that make sense?

As the chief of Xuantian Mountain, one of the Three Mountains and Five Halls, Qin Wanjun is the number one warrior of the Burning Incense Sect. If he doesn't make a move now, when will he?

With a swing of the greatsword, countless frosts transformed into sharp blades and shot towards Chen Ye.

Chen Ye had also considered that the people of the Incense Burning Sect were not to be trifled with, but he never expected that they would actually attack him without a word... no, it should be said that they attacked him without a word or a glance.

Fortunately, Chen Ye was prepared.

A bronze bell suddenly appeared between the two, and all the ice blades fell on the bell, which should have produced a deafening roar.

Unexpectedly, these ice blades were extremely powerful. The bronze bell, which could normally be used as a protective magic weapon, was completely frozen by the ice blades and was frozen into pieces after only a short time.

This was the first time Chen Ye's supernatural power had been broken by brute force. What a powerful method! This person was probably a great cultivator in the Nascent Soul stage.

The ice blade shattered the bronze bell and continued flying towards Chen Ye. Without hesitation, Chen Ye silently recited an incantation in his heart, and golden light appeared around him, enveloping him.

The icy blade struck him, colliding with the golden body, yet Chen Ye remained completely unharmed.

Qin Wanjun was astonished. How could Chen Ye, a mere Transcendent Realm cultivator, withstand his sword strike head-on?
This golden body looks so much like the Nirvana Sect's Opening Zen Supernatural Power.
Whether a Buddhist supernatural power is powerful or not is no different from its original form; the key lies in borrowing the Dharma. The more power of the Buddha's Dharma one can borrow, the more power one can exert.

Chen Ye's protective golden light is an improved version of the Merit Golden Body, which is still indestructible and impervious to all evil.

Chen Ye has done countless good deeds; saving tens of thousands of mortals from the Nirvana Sect alone is enough to make him a man of immeasurable merit.

Therefore, he can borrow as much of this power as he wants; the only problem is that the Buddha's power might not be enough for him to borrow.

Now, the Crimson Dragon Buddha has devoured most of the incense offerings in the Northern Frontier and has long since acquired the ability to reach the Dao Integration Realm. He is fully supporting Chen Ye alone, and even if Qin Wanjun is ten times more powerful, he cannot break through this Golden Body of Merit.

Qin Wanjun, unwilling to accept defeat, repeatedly unleashed his ice sword, but Chen Ye remained unmoved, as if he were merely a few frosts.

Just as Chen Ye was about to retaliate, seeing that he was in an invincible position, a beam of light appeared in the sky.

Above the starry sky, countless sword energies condensed, transforming into a blooming blue lotus, which fell towards Qin Wanjun's head.

Each petal was like the sharpest sword tip, as if the sky had been turned upside down, rushing towards Qin Wanjun.

The sword energy of Qinghe is imbued with the lotus flower as its seal.

Chen Ye was too familiar with this sword energy; he knew who it was at a glance.

Su Chunyi of the Qinghe Sword Sect finally arrived at Zhuguang Port.

(End of this chapter)