Druid Fairy

Chapter 111 A desperate move

The feeling was as if a part of his body had been ripped out alive, and his soul suffered a severe backlash as a result.

"Who is it! Who is it!?"

The Holy Lord's voice was no longer calm; it was filled with barely suppressed rage and a hint of fear that even he himself was unaware of.

The "Lifeless Dojo" he set up was one of the most secret techniques of the Lifeless Sect, extremely well-hidden. Each array base was centered on a wisp of his divine thought, supplemented by the thoughts of countless believers, layer upon layer of disguise, interlocking in one link.

Even if a Foundation Establishment stage expert were to arrive, unless they were proficient in array formations, they would not be able to find any clues in a short time.

But now, one of the array bases has been purified so quietly?

Moreover, the opponent did not seem to be using a traditional method of breaking the formation, but a purifying power that he had never seen before, originating from the source of heaven and earth. It was majestic and powerful, as if it were the natural enemy of all evil forces!

"Who is the one?"

"Could it be... the Li brothers?"

The moment the thought arose, he dismissed it.

Even if a martial artist with innate talent and a minor official had some extraordinary encounters, they could never possess such unfathomable abilities. This transcends the realm of "technique" and is closer to the "Tao"!
"Could it be..."

A possibility that sent chills down his spine surfaced in his mind.

"Dynastic destiny! It's the Great Yu Dynasty's guardian immortal master who has made his move!"

The Holy Lord's face turned deathly pale instantly, and beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.

He suddenly remembered the ancient secrets passed down through generations in the church.

The Great Yu Dynasty was able to stand for a thousand years not only because of its powerful army, but also because of the presence of "national guardian immortal masters" with extraordinary cultivation and longevity like gods.

These old monsters never show their true colors in ordinary times, but once someone touches the foundation of the dynasty and shakes the dragon's aura and national destiny, they will act as protectors and eliminate all threats.

"Could it be that they've discovered us?!"

The more the Holy Lord thought about it, the more frightened he became. An unprecedented fear instantly gripped his heart.

His century of hard work, his hope of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage, all rested on this "Lifeless Dao Field." If the Dao Field were destroyed, not only would all his previous efforts be in vain and his cultivation regress, but he might even suffer a backlash from the negative energy, damaging his Dao foundation and preventing him from making any further progress!

"No! I can't just sit here and wait to die!"

"Let's bring Erlian back first and find out the reason!"

Years of caution led the Holy Lord to make an immediate decision: regardless of where this anomaly came from, he would first summon the sect's experts back to defend and investigate the cause and effect, responding to all changes with constancy!

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Meanwhile, on an official road thirty miles outside Yunshui County.

Two ghostly figures were speeding towards Yunshui County, one after the other.

The leader, clad in a black robe, was shrouded in shadow, seemingly blending into the night—this was the Black Lotus Saint Envoy. Closely following him was a graceful woman in green, her steps like lotus blossoms—this was the Azure Lotus Saint Envoy.

"Black Lotus, isn't the Holy Lord's order a bit too much of an overreaction?"

The Azure Lotus Envoy covered her mouth and chuckled softly, her voice charming and alluring, "A mere small family dares to require both of us to act at the same time? If word gets out, won't people laugh their heads off?"

"We will obey the Holy Lord's command." The Black Lotus Envoy's voice was hoarse and low, devoid of any emotion.

"Very well." The Azure Lotus Saint stretched, her perfect curves particularly alluring in the moonlight. "Consider it a chance to relax. However, we must agree on this: the men of the Li family are yours, but the women must be left to me. My newly practiced 'Enchanting Beauty Technique' is in need of a few excellent vessels."

The Black Lotus Envoy didn't speak, but his speed increased even more.

However, before they even reached Peach Blossom Village, several urgent messages arrived.

"By order of the Holy Lord, return to the Church immediately!"

"By order of the Holy Lord, return to the Church immediately!!"

The urging grew more urgent with each passing moment.

The Azure Lotus and the Black Lotus exchanged a glance, both showing surprise. Changing orders so frequently—this was not the Holy Lord's style!

What major event has occurred within the church?!

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Emerald Dreamland—this is the spiritual home belonging solely to the guardians of nature within the Druid tradition.

Li Pingcan re-entered the dream, feeling the pollution. Perhaps his awakening in the Emerald Dream was not accidental, but rather a distress signal from the earth to the druids.

He originally thought that he was cultivating immortality in order to protect his family.

Protecting nature is also protecting all living beings.

This is his "way".

Consciousness transformed into an invisible net, instantly covering the entire dream realm of Yunshui County, and following the distorted, polluted atmosphere, began a swift and decisive "clean-up."

Longquan Town, Pantao Town, Yunluo Town...

Over several months, one polluted node after another was purified under the radiance of [Nature's Grace]. With each purification, the Emerald Dream expanded a little, and in the real world, a piece of land regained its vitality.

Clear springs flowed again from the dried-up riverbed, new buds sprouted from the withered trees, and dying fish leaped out of the water, joyfully breathing in the long-lost fresh air.

All living things cried out in joy. This pure joy of life, in turn, transformed into the purest energy, continuously flowing into the Emerald Dreamland and nourishing Li Pingcan's soul. The power of his divine consciousness grew at an incredible speed.

This thoroughly enraged the Holy Lord.

Every time a place is purified, the Holy Lord will receive a heavy blow in the real world.

"Puff puff!"

On the lotus platform of white bones, the Holy Lord spat out several mouthfuls of blood, his face as pale as paper, and his aura extremely weak.

"A dog! A dog is biting me!"

The array bases he had laid were uprooted one after another. The excruciating pain of his soul being constantly torn apart almost made him faint.

He finally realized that the other party was not a national-level immortal master at all!
When the Immortal Master of the Nation makes a move, it will surely be thunderous and powerful, striking straight at the heart of the matter. Why would he use such a gentle and perfunctory method to purify his dojo inch by inch?
This is clearly the ultimate humiliation!

It was in a way he couldn't understand that his hard work and pride were being ground into the ground and rubbed repeatedly!
"Who...who is it?! Haven't we found out who those two good-for-nothings, Qinglian and Bailian, are yet?!"

The Holy Lord, with disheveled hair, let out a beast-like roar, devoid of his usual coldness and composure.

He was completely panicked.

There was nothing that could be done to stop it; one could only watch helplessly as their hard work was gradually devoured and purified by the other party.

This feeling of powerlessness was driving him almost insane.

He didn't know that his opponent was not from a powerful sect, nor a celestial master from a dynasty, but a nameless boy whom he had never taken seriously.

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The blue lotus and white lotus, which were on the mind of the Holy Lord, were looking at the compass in their arms. The light spots representing the array bases were going out one after another at an alarming speed!
"What!?"

Their expressions changed drastically, and they exclaimed in surprise.

"The array base in Longquan Town has been destroyed!"

"Pantao Town has also been wiped out!"

"Rolling Stone Town, Cloudfall Town... completely wiped out! How could it be so fast!?"

They stared at each other in horror, both seeing undisguised terror in each other's eyes.

This is no longer a simple discovery and destruction; it is clearly a devastating annihilation!
The enemy seemed to know everything about their arrangements, and with overwhelming force, they precisely eliminated every single one of their array points.

Just then, a streak of blood-red light pierced the night sky from the distance and landed precisely in front of the Black Lotus Envoy, transforming into a talisman burning with blood-red flames.

"The highest level communication talisman!?"

The two men's expressions changed simultaneously, and they dared not be negligent in the slightest. They immediately probed into it with their divine senses.

The next instant, both of their bodies froze on the spot.

The commands on the talisman were simple and urgent.

"At all costs, storm the Yunshui County government office!" A moment of silence followed.

"We will obey the leader's orders!" Black Lotus's eyes flashed with ferocity. "The enemy is weakening us one by one. If this continues, we won't even have a last chance to resist!"

“You mean…” Qinglian looked at him.

"A desperate gamble!" The Black Lotus Envoy said, each word distinct and chilling, "Concentrate all our power onto the core array base of the county government office!"

"At all costs, we must expedite the descent of the 'Taoist Temple'! As long as we can corrupt the county government's ley lines, we can leverage the overall fortune of Yunshui County to launch a counterattack!"

"You've gone mad! You're trying to completely break ties with the local government!" Qinglian exclaimed in shock.

"Do we have any other choice?" Black Lotus retorted. "Either we run away like dogs now and go back to face the Holy Lord's wrath, or we stay here, gamble everything, and try our luck!"

Qinglian fell silent.

If the entire formation is destroyed, they will not survive.

After a long while, a morbid fanaticism appeared on her beautiful face.

"Alright! Let's bet on this!"

At a single command, all the Wusheng cultists who had been lying in wait in various places came out in full force.

They no longer bothered to hide or pretend, and like a pack of mad dogs released from their cages, they rushed towards Yunshui County from all directions!
Qinglian and Bailian exchanged a glance, and without hesitation, their figures transformed into two ghostly shadows, rushing straight towards the county government office.

Before they could get close, a tall and imposing figure blocked their way.

The newcomer was dressed in the uniform of a county official, with a resolute face. He was none other than Li Pingfu, who had received news of the Wusheng Sect's unusual movements!

"You two, now that you're here, why don't you stay?"

Li Pingfu's voice was steady and powerful, and the vigorous blood and energy belonging to a congenital martial artist was like a volcano about to erupt.

"Innate warrior?"

The Black Lotus Saint Envoy's pupils contracted. The intelligence said that Li Pingfu had only just entered the Innate Realm, but the aura of the person in front of him was powerful and domineering, clearly indicating that he was an Innate Realm expert who had completely stabilized his realm!

"Just a brute, pretending to be a god!"

The Azure Lotus Envoy sneered. She had always looked down on these so-called martial artists. In her view, no matter how strong a martial artist was, they were ultimately using mortal methods. How could they be compared to their immortal techniques?

With her eyes alluring, she said softly, "Sir, we have no grudges against each other, why fight? Why not leave now, and I will reward you handsomely."

As she spoke, she subtly made a hand seal, and an invisible pink mist drifted out from her sleeve, silently enveloping Li Pingfu.

This is her most skilled "Bone-Corroding and Soul-Stealing Incense," colorless and odorless. Once inhaled, even the toughest man will turn into a soft, yielding woman at her mercy.

However, Li Pingfu didn't even glance at her, but fixed his gaze on the Black Lotus Saint Envoy, and said coldly, "We'll collect some interest on Miao Kai's grudge from you!"

Before he finished speaking, he moved!

Without the slightest warning, he stomped his foot, creating a shallow crater in the hard rock. He charged like a cannonball, unleashing unparalleled power, straight at the Black Lotus Envoy!

"court death!"

The Black Lotus Envoy was both shocked and furious. He hadn't expected this warrior to be so decisive, resorting to death at the slightest provocation, just like they always did.

In a hurry, he formed a hand seal, and a shield made of black baleful energy appeared out of thin air in front of him.

"boom!"

Li Pingfu's fist collided violently with the black shield!

With a crisp "crack," the seemingly sturdy shield was shattered like paper in the face of Li Pingfu's domineering and unparalleled innate true energy!
The Black Lotus Saint Envoy groaned, forced to retreat repeatedly by the immense force, his blood churning.

The Azure Lotus Saint Envoy paled in shock.

Her prized "Bone-Corroding and Soul-Stealing Incense" was blown back by the violent force of the punch, preventing even Li Pingfu from getting close!
"How is this possible!?" She couldn't believe it. This martial artist's blood and energy were so strong and domineering that he was immune to all evil!
"Attack together! Finish this quickly!" the Black Lotus Saint Envoy shouted, knowing that he had met his match today.

With a flick of his wrists, two jet-black chains, like two venomous snakes ready to devour their prey, swooped through the air with a piercing sound, coiling around Li Pingfu's limbs from different angles.

The Azure Lotus Saint Envoy also abandoned her contempt. Her jade hands flew, unleashing several azure wind blades, like crescent moons, sealing off all of Li Pingfu's escape routes. Her moves were ruthless, aiming straight for vital points.

Faced with the combined attack of two mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators, Li Pingfu remained fearless. Instead, he let out a long roar that echoed through the mountains and forests like a tiger!
"Cast a spell? Perfect timing!"

Instead of retreating, he advanced, his arms swung, and the essence of the Five Spirits Play - Tiger Play burst forth, unleashing a wild and domineering aura that soared into the sky. He actually used his arms to block the two howling chains that were hurtling towards him!
"Crack!"

The Yin energy contained in the chains collided with Li Pingfu's protective true energy, producing a series of explosive sounds.

At the same time, he lowered his body and activated the steady power of the Five Spirits Play - Bear Play. His feet seemed to be rooted to the ground. No matter how many sharp wind blades slashed at his body, they only produced a sound of metal clashing, and they could not even cut his skin!

"This is fucking outrageous!?"

The Azure Lotus Saintess was completely dumbfounded. Her wind blades could easily cut through even refined iron, but when they hit this martial artist, it was like tickling him.

Little did she know that Li Pingcan had already anticipated the Wusheng Sect's counterattack and had cast an enhanced version of the elemental absorption spell on everyone in the Li family to increase their resistance!

"Cut it off!"

With a roar, Li Pingfu's arm muscles bulged, and he unleashed the most powerful force below the Divine Martial Realm without reservation.

With a loud "bang," he broke the two chains made of refined iron by sheer brute force!
The rebounding chain struck Black Lotus directly in the chest!

"puff!"

Black Lotus immediately spat out a mouthful of blood, her eyes filled with horror.

He never dreamed that a mere martial artist could be so powerful!
He withstood the magic with his bare body and broke the magical artifact with brute force! This completely overturned his understanding of martial artists!

Li Pingfu broke free of his chains and pressed his advantage relentlessly. He unleashed the light and agile movements of the Five Spirits Play - Crane Play, making himself as weightless as a feather, and instantly closed in on the terrified Qinglian Saint Envoy.

"Not good!" The Azure Lotus Saint Envoy felt a scorching gust of wind rush towards him, which terrified him so much that he tried to retreat hastily.

But how could she possibly match Li Pingfu's speed?
A large, iron-like hand had already gripped her slender, snow-white neck.

"Let...let me go..." The Azure Lotus Saintess's eyes were filled with fear. All her seductive and poisonous arts were rendered useless in the face of absolute power.

"In your next life, don't do evil again."

There was no pity in Li Pingfu's eyes.

"Crack!"

With a crisp sound, that beautiful head drooped at an eerie angle. The Azure Lotus Saint Envoy, who had captivated countless men, had perished just like that.

"Azure Lotus!"

The Black Lotus Saint Envoy's eyes were bloodshot with rage. He never imagined that in just a dozen breaths, the situation would take such a dramatic turn, and his companion would die on the spot.

An unprecedented fear and anger instantly overwhelmed his reason.

"I'll fight you!"

He let out a desperate roar, recklessly burning his own life essence. His entire body blazed with black energy, transforming into a streak of light as he rushed towards the county government office.

He wanted to seize the opportunity to fully activate the last fragment of the "White Lotus Inheritance"!
"Don't think about it!"

How could Li Pingfu let him have his way?

With a few leaps, he caught up with the Black Lotus Envoy and was about to deliver a powerful punch, filled with boundless rage, to the back of his head.

However, in the next instant, an extremely dangerous feeling arose in his mind. Li Pingfu subconsciously retreated, and saw a swift wind technique that could cut through iron like mud quickly pass by the spot where he had been, and then disappear in an instant!

'A cultivator is trying to ambush me!'

Li Pingfu's heart pounded wildly, but he had no time to think. Looking at the Black Lotus Saint's back, he realized that he had been delayed for a moment because he was dodging the ambush, and now he could no longer catch up!
Then, Black Lotus pressed the dark brown fragment in her arms hard into the ley line node!

"Hahaha! Too late! It's all too late!"

The Black Lotus Saint Envoy revealed a maniacal smile, "The Daoist temple is complete! Before long, the entire Yunshui County will become my sect's pasture! You will all die! You will all be buried with the Azure Lotus! Hahahaha!"

His maniacal laughter caused the entire earth to tremble violently.

A chilling, despairing, and decaying aura, like a plague, spread wildly throughout Yunshui County!
The Wusheng Daochang was forcibly activated at this moment!

(End of this chapter)