Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans...

Chapter 465 Earth Dragon Turns Over, Ten Thousand Souls Break Through the City
City in the Clouds.

In a private room of a restaurant, Lin Chang'an met with his fellow Daoist Jin Jianchuan.

However, this Jin Jianchuan was disguised as a rough and brute, with a cultivation level of mid-stage Golden Core.

"Fellow Daoist Jin, you've gone too far with this joke. We're launching our attack in less than three days, and you want me to come into contact with someone from the demonic path? And this White Crane Fairy from the Spirit Beast Sect?"

When the two met, Lin Chang'an was so angry that his face turned green. What did they really take him for?

Just listen to the rumors outside; even Qi Refining cultivators know they shouldn't be taken seriously.

Even though this White Crane Fairy's spirit beast was damaged, it was still a Nascent Soul seed from the Spirit Beast Sect, one of the six major sects of the Demonic Path.

Let him make contact? He cultivates a martial art, not a seductive art!
Even the most powerful seductive arts of the Hehuan Sect don't have that much power.

"Ahem, Fellow Daoist Lin, you've really misunderstood."

Jin Jianchuan blushed and awkwardly quickly offered an explanation.

He never imagined that this fellow Daoist Lin would actually have the means to capture the prodigy of the demonic path, but there was a reason for it.

“Fellow Daoist, my current identity is that of a spy planted here, responsible for gathering intelligence on the Six Demonic Sects. The reason I'm troubling you this time is mainly because this White Crane Fairy is willing to reveal some confidential information…”

Hearing Jin Jianchuan's explanation, Lin Chang'an's expression softened a bit, but he still looked displeased.

Although he was a Nascent Soul cultivator, the risk of being exposed while venturing deep into enemy territory was still very high.

"Don't worry, Fellow Daoist Lin. It's true that this White Crane Fairy was once the top Nascent Soul seed in the Spirit Beast Sect, but now that her spirit beast is damaged, her position is in jeopardy."

Otherwise, would the Supreme Elder dare to act so recklessly? Would the Spirit Beast Sect give up?

Jin Jianchuan explained in detail that the white crane fairy's grandfather was a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Spirit Beast Sect, possessing astonishing supernatural powers.

He had already passed away, but he had raised an outstanding descendant and left behind the Heavenly Bloodline Spirit Bird, the White Crane.

The White Crane Fairy got her name from this; firstly, she was exceptionally talented, and secondly, she was stunningly beautiful, her beauty renowned throughout the six sects of the Demonic Path.

She can be described as a favored daughter of heaven, with noble blood, and is hailed as the most promising prodigy in the Spirit Beast Sect to reach the Nascent Soul stage.

"Not even three hundred years old, at the peak of the late Core Formation stage, but his spirit pet, the white crane, was pierced by the Yin Beast Soul Thorn?"

"good."

Jin Jianchuan nodded slightly and said in a solemn voice:

"It is said that this was done by the righteous path, or it may be an internal struggle within the demonic path. Although the six sects are powerful, their resources are ultimately limited. If someone takes more, someone else will get less."

"And with Fellow Daoist Lin inheriting the Yin Soul Sect's legacy, there is probably no one more suitable than you for this Yin Beast Soul Thorn."

Lin Chang'an snorted coldly after hearing this.

"The Yin Beast Soul Thorn can only be forged by tempering the Yin Spirit Demon Core of the Yin Spirit Beast King, and the success rate is extremely low, but as long as one is hit by this Yin weapon..."

The Yin Beast Soul Thorn is one with the soul, causing the soul unbearable pain and torment.

Having dealt with the Yin Spirit Beast King for so many years and possessing the legacy of the Yin Soul Sect, he did indeed know something about it.

Hearing Lin Chang'an's explanation, Jin Jianchuan smiled and nodded slightly.

"Indeed, Fellow Daoist Lin is quite knowledgeable."

Although he was confident he could pull out the Yin weapon, it would inevitably expose his Nascent Soul cultivation aura. Now was a critical moment, and if he were to expose it, it would be a greater loss than gain.

If he had to choose, he would naturally ignore this matter, since Cloud City is the key, but the problem is that Lin Chang'an happens to be here.

After all, in the eyes of outsiders, Lin Chang'an has inherited the legacy of the Yin Soul Sect.

"Fellow Daoist Jin, this White Crane Fairy is willing to betray her sect's information, so the item in the transaction must be very important to you, right?"

Lin Chang'an squinted. The fact that Jin Jianchuan was still paying attention to this deal at this time showed just how important it was.

Jin Jianchuan did not hide anything.

"This White Crane Fairy is willing to trade the sect's layout as she knows it, especially the border area."

At this point, a hint of excitement appeared in Jin Jianchuan's eyes, and he chuckled:
"If we have this intelligence, once we capture Cloud City, the Allied Forces of the Protectorate can advance at top speed and directly reach the city."

Of course, even if Cloud City falls, this intelligence could still help the front lines achieve some victories.

In short, it's advantageous no matter how you look at it.

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'an narrowed his eyes.

“Fellow Daoist Jin, the longer this Yin Beast Soul Thorn remains, the more it merges with the soul, making it increasingly difficult to remove.”

"Fellow Daoist Lin, let's not beat around the bush."

"Hehe, the interests of the Protectorate Alliance belong to everyone, but the credit is earned by you and me!"

Lin Chang'an's meaningful remark clearly indicated that he wanted benefits.

Upon hearing this, Jin Jianchuan smiled, knowing that this Fellow Daoist Lin was a straightforward person.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, isn't the spiritual land of the Sima clan enough for your Yuling Sect to digest?"

"Ten bottles of fourth-tier spirit liquid!"

"make a deal!"

Both sides were intelligent and did not haggle. This battle was about Jin Jianchuan's ambitions, and the Yuling Sect did need to digest the spiritual lands it had acquired.

But now that the war has begun, sometimes eating too much can be difficult to digest.

Moreover, this was a personal deal between Lin Chang'an and Jin Jianchuan.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, rest assured, with our cultivation levels, it would be impossible to discover this unless we encountered a mid-Nascent Soul cultivator conducting close-range investigation."

Moreover, even if the news leaks, it's a good thing. After all, everyone has spies, and the demonic path will focus its attention on the border rather than Cloud City.

Jin Jianchuan smiled confidently, while Lin Chang'an nodded secretly in agreement.

The two then talked and exchanged some information, and Lin Chang'an left satisfied.

With these ten bottles of spiritual liquid, his Xuan Tian Immortal Vine can grow strong again.

……

Night gradually fell.

The city of Cloud City was brightly lit, and the border was already rife with fighting, while the rear was bustling and prosperous, with smiles on the faces of the cultivators.

Inside a bustling restaurant, a fake Core Formation cultivator was holding a trade fair on the top floor, gathering a group of cultivators.

Below, the room was nearly full of guests. Some cultivators were whispering and chatting, while others were laughing arrogantly. Of course, some were secretly transmitting their voices by activating soundproofing spells.

"Sigh, there are only two barely usable spiritual herbs."

As Lin Chang'an, disguised as a effeminate cultivator, coughed lightly, he slowly descended the stairs. The moment his aura as a Core Formation cultivator appeared, many low-level cultivators present showed respect.

He was disguised as a cultivator who had injured his lungs and internal organs by practicing a cold and yin-type technique, and every time he came to Cloud City, he was looking for spiritual objects to heal him.

Therefore, he had to attend these private trading events to avoid arousing suspicion.

It wasn't just him; all the other people in disguise were also acting according to their disguised identities.

After leaving the restaurant, we boarded a brightly decorated flower boat, from which came melodious music and graceful dances.

After the pleasure boat headed towards the center of the lake, the people in the restaurant began to discuss it amongst themselves.

"Hiss! It's actually a Core Formation cultivator."

"It's actually this young man in white."

"What do you say, fellow Daoist?"

"You may not know this, but I've heard that this senior injured his lungs and internal organs while practicing a cold and yin-type cultivation technique, so he comes to Cloud City every seven or eight years."

He attends all auctions and trade fairs, even those for Foundation Establishment cultivators, but alas, he is merely a rogue cultivator, and the spiritual items he needs are of high value…

Inside the restaurant, a group of low-level cultivators recounted the legendary stories of Core Formation cultivators.

On the flower boat that had drifted to the middle of the lake, Lin Chang'an calmly drank his wine and admired the dance of the female cultivators who had reached the Qi Refining stage.

"The White Crane Fairy is indeed cautious, which does not match the rumors of her being arrogant and domineering."

The calm voice echoed, but the group of female cultivators behind the pink curtain seemed not to hear it, and continued their respectful performance one by one.

"Fellow Daoist is joking. So what if you are proud and arrogant? You were still schemed against by your fellow disciples and ended up like this. In the end, strength is what matters in the cultivation world."

Just then, a veiled dancer, seemingly oblivious to everyone else, lifted the veil and slowly walked in.

Meanwhile, the lower-level cultivators outside were still engrossed in their performance, completely unaware that one of their men was missing.

It's obvious that an illusion was used.

"I've met Taoist friends."

The dancer bowed respectfully, and as the light shimmered, the white crane fairy shed her disguise.

She wore a white feather gauze dress, the hem of which was embroidered with white cranes outlining silver threads. Her black hair cascaded down her back and was loosely tied up with a single jade hairpin. A few strands of hair fluttered lightly, making her skin look as white as snow.

Her eyebrows and eyes were extremely delicate and refined, with the corners of her eyes slightly upturned. Her pupils were like broken ice immersed in a cold pool, clear and aloof, like a fairy maiden transformed from a white crane, pure and ethereal, untouched by the mortal world, so beautiful that no one dared to desecrate her.

This efficiency earned Lin Chang'an's appreciation, as he was not one to dawdle.

"Now that you're here, let's begin."

"it is good."

She was sparing with words, whether due to her experiences or something else, the White Crane Fairy nodded coolly and patted her spirit beast pouch.

Suddenly, a celestial crane, as pure and flawless as frost and as bright as flowing clouds, with a crimson crown like burning jade, appeared beside him.

However, the crane was now listless, and the White Crane Fairy felt even more sorry for it and gently comforted it.

“Fellow Daoist, now that you have suppressed the spirit beast with the secret techniques of your Spirit Beast Sect, I will use my secret techniques to extract the Yin Beast Soul Thorn from the soul of this crane.”

Without any unnecessary words, the two parties conducted the transaction cleanly and efficiently.

As the White Crane Fairy made a hand seal, she connected with the spirit bird's mind and suppressed her soul. Then, the white crane's body emitted a phantom image.

Lin Chang'an acted swiftly, but considering that he was currently disguised as a cultivator, he could only reveal his Core Formation cultivation level at most.

“Fellow Daoist, the wound from this Yin Beast Soul Thorn is at least ten years old. I can remove it with a secret technique, but the injury to the soul will require a high-level spiritual object to heal it.”

Lin Chang'an shook his head inwardly upon seeing this. The white crane was so rich in spiritual energy that it had been fed to the late stage of the third rank, but unfortunately, its soul was damaged and it would not be able to recover for more than a hundred years.

He also knew a thing or two about the secret techniques of the Spirit Beast Sect. This White Crane Fairy would probably be delayed for a hundred years because of this, and by then she would be almost four hundred years old, making it difficult for her to form a Nascent Soul.

They went directly from the first tier of Nascent Soul seeds to the last.

"Thank you, fellow Taoist."

The White Crane Fairy's eyes were clear, yet like a stagnant pool, as she quietly soothed her spirit pet.

Perhaps only when she touches this spirit pet, the only one she can trust now, does she feel a touch of warmth in her heart.

She has experienced the indifference of the sect, the cold-blooded interests of the family, and the different looks from her fellow disciples after falling from a high position.

In this world of cultivation, the only thing you can trust is strength; everything else is unreliable!
The White Crane Fairy coldly observed everything, and it was precisely because of this that she felt no remorse for betraying some of the sect's information.

Right now, she only cares about herself.

As Lin Chang'an made a hand seal, the white crane's soul trembled, seemingly about to let out a cry, but it was suppressed by the White Crane Fairy.

Immediately, a thin black needle trembled slowly in the abdomen of the white crane's spirit, as it was being pulled out.

"Soul-piercing Shadow Beast!"

Upon seeing this item, the White Crane Fairy's expression changed, and she quickly suppressed her anger.

Lin Chang'an remained expressionless, constantly making hand seals as if he were activating a secret technique, and a fine layer of sweat appeared on his forehead.

A few hours later.

The pleasure boat continued to drift, but no one noticed that a person was missing from the boat.

As dawn was about to break, Lin Chang'an leaned against the side of the boat, gently rippling the lake water with one hand while calculating with the other.

"Sure enough, there is a key point in the formation in the middle of this lake."

Lin Chang'an smiled; he had finally made a gain, and now it was time to continue the investigation.

……

Inside Cloud City, a middle-aged cultivator with a bitter expression shook his head and sighed as he sought Foundation Establishment Pills for his descendants, constantly trading at the outer stalls.

There are also cultivators who are planning for the opportunity to form their core, and they are busy traveling around.

And there was also a burly man trading goods in a shop.

These people seem to be just one of the masses.

On the third day, at the tallest restaurant in Cloud City.

Lin Chang'an sat calmly by the window, secretly sent a telepathic message, then casually raised his head, gazing at the bustling scene of Cloud City, and couldn't help but sigh softly.

The war that I once feared like a tiger, I have now become one of its manipulators.

"It's truly a cruel twist of fate."

"Yes, who in this world can say for sure?"

Just as Lin Chang'an was lamenting the impermanence of life and the changes in status, a figure walked out of the private room. It was none other than the White Crane Fairy in her white feather dress.

He happened to see Lin Chang'an disguised as a effeminate cultivator, and seemed to sigh with emotion, just as he had inadvertently expressed his feelings about life.

"So it was the White Crane Fairy."

Compared to their first meeting, the White Crane Fairy's eyes seemed to have a brighter light now, and she even showed a slight smile as she looked at him.

"Who could have imagined that the disciple who risked his life for the sect would later become someone who only cares about personal gain?"

The White Crane Fairy gave a mocking smile, clearly mocking herself.

As Lin Chang'an watched the other two leave the private room, although he did not use his divine sense to investigate, his powerful perception still detected a faint trace of spiritual herbs in the air.

"This White Crane Fairy is truly a woman of action. Her spirit pet has just been healed, and she's already starting to search for treasures to restore her soul."

Lin Chang'an pondered to himself, but still feigned a effeminate expression, coughing lightly and nodding slightly.

Meanwhile, within Cloud City, the bitter-faced middle-aged cultivator, the cultivator rushing to find an opportunity to form their core, and the burly man all changed their expressions upon receiving the telepathic message, and then revealed smiles.

"Fellow Daoist Lin truly deserves to be called a fourth-tier array master."

"Is the plan about to begin?"

Meanwhile, outside Cloud City, in an unnamed valley, several people who had been waiting smiled after receiving the communication talisman.

It then transformed into a beam of light and flew towards Cloud City.

All of this remains unknown to those within Cloud City.

……

Inside a cave-like pavilion in Cloud City, filled with spiritual energy.

"Reporting to the True Lord, the Protectorate Alliance has sent reinforcements to the border, and our side..."

"Alright, alright, you six sects of the demonic path can make your own decisions on these matters, so don't bother me."

Inside the elegant pavilion, an elderly man with a full head of silver hair smiled and teased the spirit bird in the golden birdcage, seemingly paying no attention to the report from the person below.

"True Lord, this is the information that Fairy White Crane has sent recently."

The cultivator below, who was reporting the news, seemed to be used to it and respectfully produced another piece of information.

Upon hearing this, the portly old monster Shangyuan became interested and jokingly remarked with a smile:
"That's more like it. Young people, don't always have such a serious face. Aren't we cultivators meant to enjoy our cultivation?" He seemed to be casually joking, but when he raised his eyes slightly, his pupils were sharp as if tempered with cold light, and his beard trembled slightly, revealing an inhuman and eerie aura in his composure.

The monk, however, did not dare to take it seriously and respectfully continued to report.

"The White Crane Fairy has been searching for spiritual objects related to the soul and spirit for some time now, and has already made quite a few private transactions..."

The old monster Shangyuan nodded with a smile and patted his gray robe lightly.

"Hehe, this little beauty is still not giving up. I've said it before, as long as you follow me wholeheartedly, what is a mere Yin Beast Soul Thorn?"

Having mastered techniques related to the soul and spirit, this was no difficult task for him.

"Alright, the more temperamental this little beauty is, the more interesting she is, and the more fun it will be to pluck her later."

Then, the Old Monster Shangyuan let out a strange laugh, and the reporting cultivator respectfully and slowly withdrew.

However, after the figure disappeared, the smile on Shangyuan Laoguai's face became more shrewd and calculating. When he turned to tease the spirit bird in the cage again, his face no longer showed the lecherous old man he used to be.

"Hehe, the Spirit Beast Sect is really willing to spend money, but I won't make a move so easily. The six demonic sects are all places that eat people without spitting out the bones."

Thinking of this, the old monster Shangyuan shook his head, then revealed a cheerful smile.

"It's better this way. Nobody joins, but everyone has to befriend me. We have plenty of resources, and we can even entertain these demonic brats to pass the time."

When the day comes that my lifespan is nearing its end, I'll find a small, quiet place so that I won't be bullied by the younger generation in my final days.

Beneath the old monster's mocking smile, he wasn't stupid; everyone was just using each other, so why bother joining any sect?

The demonic path needs to utilize his mid-Nascent Soul cultivation, and he also needs the cultivation resources provided by the demonic path.

In short, you can't miss out on any of the benefits, but risking your life is out of the question.

"They're all idiots; all they care about is their own lives."

Teasing the spirit bird in the cage to chirp made the Elder Monster burst into hearty laughter.

"This is the life of a cultivator. But I've been fishing for this little white crane beauty for so long, it's time to find an opportunity to meet her."

"I will use the promise of Nascent Soul cultivation as bait; I'm not worried that this little beauty won't take the bait. Then she can cultivate the dual cultivation technique I obtained from the Joyful Union Sect."

Then a wicked smile appeared on his face, and a cunning glint flashed in his eyes.

He wasn't simply attracted to her beauty; rather, he had reached a point in his cultivation where he had already hit a bottleneck, and he had tried many methods to address this.

The only option left is to try the secret technique obtained from the Hehuan Sect.

This fish has been kept long enough; it's time to haul it in the net.

"Fortunately, this little beauty's cultivation level is quite good, only one step away from reaching the Nascent Soul stage, saving me from wasting my other resources."

Thinking of this, the old monster Shangyuan narrowed his eyes and smiled.

"I hope you won't disappoint me, little beauty. If you can't form a Nascent Soul, then don't blame me for draining your life force."

Once the White Crane Fairy switches to a specific dual cultivation technique, she will become the furnace for the Upper Yuan Old Monster. If she can form a Nascent Soul, at least she can save her life. At most, she will be stuck at the Nascent Soul stage in the future.

But he will definitely be severely injured, and his cultivation level will only be at the bottom of the Nascent Soul stage in the future, but at least he will still be alive.

Just then, the Old Monster Shangyuan seemed to sense something and let out a soft exclamation, looking up at the sky in confusion.

Why do I suddenly feel uneasy?

……

Meanwhile, inside the restaurant...

The aloof White Crane Fairy gazed at Lin Chang'an. She already knew about him, and aside from the deal involving healing the spirit pet, she felt a sense of sympathy for him.

Both were caught in a situation against their will, except the other had a choice.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, you and I have been through similar experiences, but you are luckier than me. Considering the help you gave me before, I'll give you some advice: find a safe place to cultivate as soon as possible."

Lin Chang'an chuckled and nodded slightly after hearing this, but he secretly thought to himself that he probably wouldn't have time to find a safe place to cultivate.

Just as the two passed each other and the White Crane Fairy was about to leave, she caught a glimpse of Lin Chang'an's weak and frail appearance, which was clearly suffering from pain. She sighed softly, then took out a jade slip and threw it over to him.

"Here is a superior water-attribute healing technique that can be used to regulate the yin and yang energies within the body. It may be helpful for your injuries, fellow Daoist."

Immediately, the White Crane Fairy's gaze turned indifferent, her eyes filled with nothing but disdain.

This time, let's treat it as a farewell to our former selves. Perhaps by leaving, the other person can avoid getting stuck in the quagmire, while she is already in it.

The jade slip landed in front of him, and Lin Chang'an was stunned, while the White Crane Fairy slowly walked down the stairs.

Lin Chang'an then picked up the jade slip and scanned it with his divine sense, revealing a strange smile.

It is indeed a healing technique, not particularly profound, but still a rare find for independent cultivators.

At the same time, Lin Chang'an also received the telepathic message, and a smile involuntarily crept onto his lips.

As she walked down from the restaurant and headed away, a hearty laugh suddenly came from behind her, causing the White Crane Fairy to turn around.

"In that case, I, Lin, would also like to offer you some advice: this is not a place to linger. You should leave as soon as possible."

"presumptuous!"

Lin Chang'an's sudden laughter echoed without much effect, but the aura it exuded drew angry glares from the patrolling cultivators within the city.

However, the next moment, Lin Chang'an's aura suddenly began to rise continuously, and the White Crane Fairy's expression also began to change, finally turning into astonishment.

Meanwhile, the patrolling cultivators who were shouting angrily in the distance were filled with fear.

"A Nascent Soul cultivator!"

At the same time, the cultivators within the city were all alarmed, and even the Old Monster Shangyuan slapped his thigh in shock and anger, exclaiming:
"Oh no! I knew I was feeling uneasy. Don't ruin my precious cultivation spot!"

Boom!

At the same time, several terrifying auras of Nascent Soul cultivators suddenly erupted in the sky above Cloud City. Before anyone could react, Lin Chang'an had already transformed into a streak of light and flown into the sky.

"Qian, Dui, Li, Zhen, Xun, Kan, Gen, Kun, three mountain peaks in the northeast direction, and a pool of water..."

Lin Chang'an flew up to the sky above Cloud City, and while making a hand seal, he shouted coldly to find the location of the restriction array's core.

"Haha, Fellow Daoist Lin truly lives up to his reputation as a fourth-tier array master."

Jin Jianchuan laughed wildly, and with a wave of his hand, a jade seal radiating an earthy yellow spiritual light appeared in his palm.

"stop!"

Five Nascent Soul cultivators suddenly erupted from within Cloud City, and at the same time, the array restrictions abruptly began to rise.

However, the ancient treasure, the Earth-Shaking Dragon Seal, in Jin Jianchuan's hand had already transformed into a stream of light and disappeared into the underground of Cloud City.

Like a drop of water merging into a vast ocean, it didn't create a single ripple.

However, a terrifying aura suddenly rose up, and countless cultivators in Cloud City seemed to sense something, all looking in panic at the Nascent Soul cultivator who had suddenly appeared in the sky.

All of this happened in the blink of an eye.

The White Crane Fairy, who had just stepped down from the restaurant, was still in shock, but the next moment, when she saw the white-clad figure in the sky and the terrifying sword light emanating from his body, her pupils shrank and she instantly came to her senses.

"A Nascent Soul cultivator from the Guardian Alliance!"

The next moment, she dared not linger for a moment and instantly transformed into a streak of light and fled.

boom!
boom!
Suddenly, the massive Cloud City shook violently, and countless cultivators watched in terror as the buildings trembled.

"What happened?"

"How is this possible? Cloud City is located in a mountain range, how could this be!"

"Look!"

Someone let out a startled cry, and only then did countless cultivators turn their heads. What they saw was a scene they would never forget for the rest of their lives.

The array restrictions of Cloud City are being activated, gathering terrifying energy.

However, in the northeast of Cloud City, and given that the city was built on high ground, the earth trembled, and a terrifying earth dragon slowly emerged.

Even half of the dragon's body was nearly a hundred feet tall.

"Let's join forces to activate this treasure!"

Faced with the threat of the Cloud City's array restrictions, Jin Jianchuan suddenly shouted, and the other Nascent Soul cultivators, who were prepared, also shouted coldly, and their magic power suddenly poured into the earth dragon.

"hold head high!"

A deep dragon roar arose, creating a terrifying aura. The next moment, the earth shook violently, and a giant peak was uprooted by the earth dragon, altering the course of the mountains and the earth's veins.

However, the terrifying sounds emanating from underground continued unabated, the earth began to collapse, and the entire Cloud City seemed to be engulfed in an earthquake.

Meanwhile, outside Cloud City, some low-level cultivators, whether using their escape light or flying on swords, stared blankly and in shock at the scene before them.

With a rumbling sound, nine incredibly terrifying earth dragons emerged from the ground, like ancient ferocious beasts that had slumbered in this place for many years.

As its terrifying form moved, the earth churned, the mountains seemed to tremble and rumble, and countless boulders rolled down.

Visible to the naked eye, countless massive mountains have collapsed and lakes have changed course.

"The Alliance of Protectors!"

At the same time, an exasperated voice came from within Cloud City. It was Shangyuan Laoguai, who was blowing his beard and glaring. He had finally found a spiritual place where he could cultivate in peace.

The Protectorate Alliance has actually brought the war here; isn't that ruining his plans?

"This is bad! There are ten Nascent Soul stage monsters! The Dao Protection Alliance has clearly been planning this for a long time. Join forces immediately!"

Meanwhile, another mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator in the city was furious and shocked.

As the terrain changed, the originally tight array barrier began to flicker with spiritual light, and a light curtain in the northeast dimmed and flickered.

It's obvious they can't hold on much longer.

"Quickly, don't let the Protectorate Alliance break the barrier, or Cloud City will be finished!"

However, at that moment, a roar from an ancient beast resounded throughout the heavens and earth.

The next moment, to the astonishment of countless cultivators, a gigantic blue ox-shaped demon, hundreds of feet tall, suddenly appeared in their sight.

"Master, I'm here!"

After revealing its terrifying true form, the Green Horned Ox exhaled terrifying white vapor from its mouth and nose, and then charged towards the light barrier.

Its terrifying power is astonishing; every time it stomps on the earth, it creates a feeling of the ground shaking.

Upon seeing this, the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Protectorate Alliance all changed color.

It's not that they're ignorant, but rather that such pure power-type transformed demons are extremely rare.

As the Green Horned Bull roared and was about to reach the array barrier, it suddenly brought its massive black axe with tremendous force.

At this moment, it felt as if the heavens and earth were about to be split open.

With a deafening boom, countless cultivators were shaken by the sound wave, their consciousnesses buzzing. Those with lower cultivation levels, especially Qi Refining cultivators, clutched their ears in pain, blood flowing from their mouths and noses.

"Crack!"

Cracks have appeared in the array's protective barrier after the Green Horned Ox's fierce attack.

Upon witnessing this scene, the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Protectorate Alliance all showed joy, and Jin Jianchuan was overjoyed.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, hurry and break through this barrier in one go!"

He truly hadn't expected the plan to go so smoothly; the Green Horned Ox was a worthwhile investment! Absolutely not a loss at all.

"I'm sorry to have kept you all waiting!"

As Lin Chang'an's voice echoed, a giant ship emitting ghostly flames suddenly appeared behind them amidst the rising dust.

"How can it be!"

"This is a land-based boat!"

Murong Yun, Murong Feng, Ren Laoguai, Lin Fu, Li Xuanzhen, and Li Yuanhao, the six Nascent Soul cultivators from the three major forces, all turned their heads and showed expressions of shock.

They knew that Jin Jianchuan possessed the ancient treasure, the Earth-Shaking Dragon Seal, but they were unaware that Lin Chang'an possessed such a precious artifact.

Upon seeing this terrifying behemoth exuding an aura of ghostly mist, with its thousands of agonizing screams of the dead, and especially the three tangible ghostly figures at the bow, one is struck by its presence.

The Nascent Soul cultivators of the Protectorate Alliance all changed their expressions drastically. Among them, Old Monster Ren, Murong Yun, and the two Nascent Soul cultivators from the Great Qian Dynasty were so shocked that they exclaimed in disbelief:

"They are three Nascent Soul cultivators from the Sima family!"

"They actually refined all the cultivators of the Sima clan, along with their ships!"

The appearance of the Soul Ship brought an extremely terrifying shock, and at the same time, endless resentment and ghostly energy permeated the air, and a dark cloud gathered in the entire sky.

Amidst the horrified gazes of countless people, the enormous land vessel crashed violently into the array barrier.

The tip of the ram, shimmering with a faint light, glowed with a pale golden radiance, a result of the condensation of Geng essence.

The horn, already incredibly hard and sharp from being a mid-stage fourth-order demonic dragon, was further enhanced with Geng essence, resulting in a cracking sound upon contact.

The already weakened barrier was pierced directly by the sharp ram.

"broken!"

Even the young Nascent Soul cultivator Murong Feng was unusually shocked to witness this scene.

Such a terrifying array barrier was actually pierced.

However, the Soul Ship was now surrounded by a surge of ghostly energy, and the bronze Soul-Suppressing Bell hanging at the bow rang wildly, its tongue bound by chains that entangled the thousands of spirits on board, causing them to cry out in pain.

"Haha, members of the Sima clan, please greet our fellow Daoists of the Demonic Path."

As Lin Chang'an shouted, the spirit stones on the Myriad Souls Ship, a treasure passed down from the Yin Soul Sect, burned wildly, and amidst the mournful cries of the wronged souls, it unleashed tremendous power.

With a deafening roar, the massive ship unleashed a devastating force, and with a series of cracking sounds, it smashed right through the array barrier.

Everyone was shocked at that moment.

Jin Jianchuan's face lit up with joy, and he laughed loudly, "Good! Good!"

The other Nascent Soul cultivators from the Guardian Alliance were shocked, but more than that, they were overjoyed. The formation and barrier were broken; what was the next step?

They brought eleven Nascent Soul level warriors!

All of this happened so fast that the Cloud City's formation wasn't even fully activated before one side was broken.

"The Soul Ship! This is a priceless treasure of the Heavenly Demon Palace, how could it be here!"

The five Nascent Soul cultivators in Cloud City also changed their expressions drastically, and one of them exclaimed the name of the treasure.

"This Myriad Souls Ship actually refined three Nascent Soul cultivators! Your Guardian Alliance is even more demonic than our Demonic Path!"

One of them was furious and shouted that such a method was an unparalleled supernatural power even in their demonic path, yet they had been tricked by their own people.

"No! Besides the Heavenly Demon Palace, the Yin Soul Sect of the Abyss Sea also possesses the method for refining this treasure!"

"The Sima family, you've finally met your match!"

In contrast, Li Xuanzhen and Li Yuanhao, the two Nascent Soul cultivators of the Great Qian Dynasty, were extremely excited, especially Li Yuanhao, who laughed wildly.

"Haha, Fellow Daoist Lin, give it your all! The Great Qian Dynasty will cover all the spirit stone costs for this Myriad Souls Ship!"

The Myriad Souls Ship is also a valuable treasure for conquering cities and fortresses, but each activation consumes not only spirit stones, but also the power on the ship to refine these ghostly souls.

It can be said that the more times it is used, the weaker the ghostly power on the ship becomes, until it is drained of its soul and shattered.

Therefore, it is necessary to continuously collect ghosts.

(End of this chapter)