Druid Fairy

Chapter 126 Killing Officials

Laoyin Mountain lives up to its name.

It is shrouded in a thick fog that never dissipates, and there are no seasons in the mountains, only an eternal cold.

The wind whistled through the bare, jagged rocks, making a mournful sound, like the whispers of countless wronged souls.

'What's there to fear from mere malevolent spirits?'

Liang Zhiyuan sneered inwardly and took out the "Yin Soldier Token" that he had obtained at the cost of great merit.

A cool sensation flowed into his body through his palm, instantly absorbing all the surrounding chill.

He cautiously released his divine sense, spreading it out like a tidal wave, but found no trace of life. This deathly silence, ironically, brought him a sense of peace.

"It seems that the map Zhao Wuyou left behind before his death was real. This place is indeed dangerous, and even monsters dare not set foot here."

Liang Zhiyuan thought to himself that his greed for the Martial God's Treasure ultimately overcame the slight unease in his heart.

With a light tap of his foot, his figure moved like a wisp of green smoke, speeding towards the core area marked on the map together with Old Wu behind him.

The mountain path was rugged and filled with strange rocks; the deeper one went, the stronger the sense of deathly stillness became.

After rounding a huge mountain wall, the view suddenly opened up to a vast valley. The moment I stepped in, a strong sense of crisis rushed to my head!

Something is wrong!
The thought flashed through his mind like a bolt of lightning.

Without a second thought, he turned around and prepared to retreat abruptly.

But it's too late.

The moment he turned around, countless mysterious runes suddenly lit up on the ground beneath his feet and on the surrounding mountain walls, transforming into a dazzling galaxy.

Seven incredibly solid beams of light shot into the sky, instantly sealing off the entire valley!

"Seven Star Formation!"

Liang Zhiyuan was shocked and speechless. As a formation master, how could he not recognize the technique before him?
This is clearly a top-tier trapping and killing formation of extremely high quality!

"Who is it? Who on earth is plotting against me?!"

He was filled with shock and rage, and roared hoarsely, "You cowardly rat who dares to plot against me?!"

"Your Excellency is so imposing."

Within the mist, two dark figures appeared and disappeared, their faint voices echoing within the Seven Star Array.

It was Li Pingcan and Li Pingfu.

To deal with Liang Zhiyuan, Li Pingcan spared no expense. He not only bought expensive array materials from the black market for rogue cultivators, but also "borrowed" the storage ring left by Zhao Wuyou from his son Li Mengjin, claiming that he would "keep it safe for you for now".

After removing the mental imprint, a considerable amount of spiritual materials were taken out and used to set up this killing formation.

It can be said that this killing formation, which gathers the Yin energy of the old Yin Mountain, is even more ferocious than the Seven Star Formation of the old house in Peach Blossom Village.

Just as Liang Zhiyuan was caught between shock and anger, Old Wu beside him made a move.

This master of innate skill was like a ghost, silently drawing the slender sword from his waist, the blade gleaming with a cold, eerie light in the dim light.

At the same time, Li Pingfu also made a move.

He made no unnecessary movements, simply taking a step forward, and a powerful, heavy aura, as solid as a mountain, suddenly erupted, forcefully pushing back Old Wu's sword intent that was about to be unleashed.

The energy of the two innate masters collided fiercely in the air, producing a hissing sound, and the surrounding air seemed to freeze.

"Charge! Divide!"

Li Pingcan made a hand seal, and the Seven Star Array shone brightly, causing the stars to shift and the constellations to move.

The scene in the valley suddenly changed, and Liang Zhiyuan and Lao Wu were forcibly separated by an invisible force, each trapped in their own independent space.

Li Pingfu and Lao Wu locked eyes, their fighting spirit rising.

"Qiang!"

Old Wu was the first to strike, with no fancy moves, just the simplest and most direct thrust.

His swordsmanship was purely for killing; each move was honed over decades, its angles cunning and aimed directly at vital points. The sword light, like a fine net, instantly enveloped Li Pingfu.

"Come!"

Li Pingfu's footwork was so varied that he perfectly displayed the agility of the crane play and the cleverness of the ape play in "Five Spirits Play".

His figure moved swiftly, weaving through the seemingly impenetrable net of swords with surprising ease.

A hint of surprise flashed in Old Wu's eyes.

His "Soul-Chasing and Life-Taking Sword" technique is fast, accurate, and ruthless; ordinary innate masters cannot even last three moves against him.

But the masked man in front of him was not only agile, but his protective energy was also incredibly powerful. His sword energy could only leave shallow white marks on the man's body.

"Interesting." Li Pingfu licked his lips, his fighting spirit growing stronger.

He stopped dodging and instead chose to confront them head-on!
"Roar!"

With a roar like a tiger, his blood and qi surged, and the domineering power of the Black Tiger Skill and the bear-like charm of the Five Spirits Play were perfectly combined. He seemed to transform into a real primordial giant bear, swinging his fists with the power to split mountains and shatter rocks, and met the sky full of sword light!
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

The sounds of fists clashing with swords echoed continuously within the array space.

Old Wu's swordsmanship became increasingly fierce, with sword light raining down continuously.

Li Pingfu, on the other hand, was like an unshakable mountain, standing firm and unmoved no matter the wind or rain.

His fists looked clumsy, but each strike contained the power to shatter mountains, making Old Wu's arm go numb and his tiger's mouth ache slightly.

"Is this kid a monster?!" Old Wu became more and more alarmed as he fought, and he remembered Li Pingfu, the martial arts master who made Liang Xianguan hesitate to attack him.

The physical strength of the masked man before them was also beyond comprehension. Could it be that the Li family had rebelled?

But where did this cultivator's array formation techniques come from!

Moreover, the masked man's moves, though seemingly fierce, also concealed agile variations, combining strength and gentleness in a smooth and effortless manner, leaving Li Pingfu unable to find a single flaw. This was not the Black Tiger Skill that Li Pingfu had practiced.

On the other hand, Liang Zhiyuan's life wasn't easy either.

He was trapped on the other side of the formation, frantically trying to figure out how to break it.

This Seven Star Formation is incredibly profound, with each element interconnected. Even a dignified celestial official like him couldn't find a way to break it for a while.

What annoyed him even more was that the man in black didn't fight him head-on at all, but hid in the array's mist, occasionally harassing him with "magical spells".

A moment later, a slippery swamp suddenly appeared under my feet.

A moment later, another gust of wind carrying sand and gravel blew him away, leaving him covered in dust.

He roared in fury, "You bastard! If you have the guts, come out and fight me fair and square!"

Li Pingcan was in no hurry at all, and calmly cast a "Sculpting Earth" spell to deplete Liang Zhiyuan's magic power.

Speaking of which, even a Divine Martial Realm expert could crush Liang Zhiyuan. The only thing to be wary of is the eruption of the dynasty's fortune, so it is necessary to weaken the opponent in advance.

Now it's like Jiang Ziya fishing – he's choosing the most conservative fighting style. With the Divine Berry Technique, the replenishment of elixirs, and the support of the dojo's fortune, it's like having a self-sustaining internal cycle, eliminating the need for a direct confrontation with Liang Zhiyuan.

While leisurely maintaining the formation, he also used the [Fungus Lord's Domain] to observe the battle situation on his elder brother's side, ready to provide support at any time.

Liang Zhiyuan was so annoyed by the constant harassment that he was unable to calm down and deduce the formation, and could only passively deal with it.

…………

The battle between Li Pingfu and Lao Wu has reached a fever pitch.

"Blood Shadow Annihilation Sword!"

After failing to break through the sword, Old Wu finally lost his temper. He bit his tongue and spat out a mouthful of blood onto the blade.

The slender sword was instantly stained with an eerie blood-red color, its sword energy surged, and a dense aura of bloodlust spread out.

His figure transformed into thousands of blood-red phantoms in an instant, each wielding a blood sword, enveloping Li Pingfu from all directions.

This is his trump card, a desperate move that burns his life essence to unleash a strike beyond his limits!
Faced with the overwhelming, inescapable crimson sword shadows, Li Pingfu showed no fear whatsoever; instead, an unprecedentedly fervent fighting spirit ignited in his eyes.

"Well done! I'll show you what true power is!"

He no longer held back, pushing the essence of "Five Spirits Play" to its limit.

"Tiger and Crane in dual form, Five spirits united as one!"

His figure swayed, like a white crane spreading its wings, nimbly dodging the most deadly sword shadows. His body suddenly plummeted, like a tiger descending a mountain, unleashing a powerful and unparalleled fist intent!

His punch was no longer simply the steady and composed style of a bear, nor the fierce and powerful style of a tiger. Instead, it fused all the essence of the five elements into one, transforming into a terrifying power that was both simple and powerful, yet domineering and unparalleled!
"boom!"

Fist and sword net collided with a deafening roar!
There was no earth-shattering roar, only a muffled, extremely deep explosion.

The countless blood-red sword shadows, before this earth-shattering punch, seemed to have encountered their nemesis, emitting a mournful cry of unbearable strain, shattering inch by inch, turning into a sky full of blood mist.

"What...what kind of technique is this!?"

For the first time, fear appeared in Old Wu's eyes. His prized, deadly sword strike had been so easily countered by his opponent?

That power, which combined five completely different realms of meaning, was completely beyond his comprehension!

He wanted to retreat and escape, but his body seemed to be locked in place by an invisible force, unable to move.

He could only watch helplessly as the enormous fist pierced through the blood mist and gently imprinted itself on his chest.

"puff!"

Old Wu's body trembled violently. He looked down at his chest, which was completely unharmed, without even a scratch.

However, his internal organs had been completely pulverized by that domineering force.

Life, like the receding tide, vanished rapidly.

The light in Old Wu's eyes slowly faded, and his body went limp as he fell to the ground, lifeless.

Li Pingfu slowly withdrew his fist and exhaled a long breath.

He looked at his hands, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

This move, "Five Spirits Return to One," was something he came up with on the spur of the moment under the pressure of this life-or-death duel.

I never imagined its power would be so terrifying.

The array light flashed slightly, and Li Pingfu's figure reappeared in the valley, but Old Wu was nowhere to be seen; only a strong smell of blood lingered.

"Old Wu... is dead?!"

Liang Zhiyuan couldn't see Lao Wu, and instantly realized that the other party had met with misfortune, his eyes revealing an incredulous shock.

Old Wu was a top-tier expert among those with innate abilities, but now, he's just dead?

"No! Impossible!"

An unprecedented sense of panic and fear instantly gripped his heart.

He suddenly realized that this time he was facing no ordinary revenge seeker.

I felt like a moth that had stumbled into a spider web, completely entangled!
…………

Through the [Master's Domain], I saw that the eldest brother killed Old Wu with a single punch, without sustaining any injury.

Li Pingcan smiled slightly and turned his gaze to the other end of the formation, to Liang Zhiyuan, who was being harassed relentlessly by him with various zero-ring spells.

"Okay, now it's my turn."

"Rat!"

Liang Zhiyuan was shocked and furious. As the lord of a county and a cultivator in the mid-stage of Qi Refining, his trusted confidant of many years had been attacked in a despicable way, and he had been completely fooled by a cowardly fellow. This was an utter disgrace!
He forcibly suppressed his irritation and sneered, "I admit that your formation does have some merit. But a formation is ultimately an inanimate object. In the face of absolute power, it is nothing but a clay chicken and a clay dog! Once I break through your shell, I will definitely extract your soul and refine your spirit to vent my hatred!"

"is it?"

Li Pingcan chuckled lightly and said no more. He clasped his hands together, and the natural magical power within his body surged forth.

This time, he didn't use those harassing minor spells, but instead used a first-level skill directly!
"Control water, transform water into soldiers!"

With a low shout, the water vapor within the array space began to converge at an incredible speed. In an instant, a giant python, entirely condensed from high-pressure water, materialized out of thin air!

The water python was several meters long, its entire body was crystal clear, and its scales were clearly visible. Its eyes, which seemed to be filled with water, gleamed with a cold light.

It let out a silent roar, and its massive body swung violently, tearing through the air as it lunged at Liang Zhiyuan!
"What!?"

Liang Zhiyuan's pupils suddenly contracted.

This is no longer the ordinary "turning water into soldiers".

The spiritual energy emanating from this water python was in no way inferior to the full-force attack of an ordinary mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator!
"You have a small skill, but you still dare to do the same thing!"

Despite his shock, Liang Zhiyuan was, after all, a renowned master of formations with extensive experience in combat.

He remained calm in the face of danger, and the Seven Star Peach Wood Sword in his hand suddenly shone brightly. He shouted sharply, "Sword Formation, Shift!"

Seven small peach wood swords, formed from magical energy, flew out from behind him, echoing the main sword and instantly forming a miniature sword formation.

The sword formation spun, generating gusts of sharp sword wind, like a high-speed meat grinder, as it met the onrushing water python.

"Puff puff!"

The water python and the sword formation collided with a deafening roar, producing a series of muffled sounds.

The high-pressure water jets were constantly cut and shattered by the sharp sword energy, turning into a sky full of water mist. But the water python seemed inexhaustible, its severed body immediately reforming from the surrounding water vapor, relentlessly attacking the sword formation's defenses.

"It's not over yet!"

Li Pingcan stomped his foot hard.

"Sculpted clay!"

"Spell Amplification!"

The ground beneath Liang Zhiyuan's feet instantly transformed into a vortex of quicksand, and a tremendous suction force caused his already unstable figure, which was struggling to maintain the sword formation, to stagger.

"Damn it!"

Liang Zhiyuan cursed inwardly. He hadn't expected the other party to cast spells so quickly. The water and earth spells were seamlessly connected, leaving him overwhelmed.

He had no choice but to forcibly divert some of his magical power to create a spiritual energy shield beneath his feet, which barely allowed him to stabilize himself.

But in that moment of distraction, the fearless water python seized the opportunity, broke through the sword formation's blockade, opened its blood-red maw, and bit down hard on his protective aura!

"Crack!"

The protective aura shook violently.

Liang Zhiyuan was jolted backward by the enormous impact, his blood surging and his face turning even paler.

"who are you!?"

Such exquisite control of magic and such ingenious tactical coordination are definitely not something that ordinary rogue cultivators can possess.

"Just a random cultivator passing by."

Li Pingcan's voice rang out again, still in that unhurried tone, but to Liang Zhiyuan, it was full of mockery.

He stared at the figure that appeared and disappeared in the misty array, his anger and fear growing stronger.

The other party's methods were endless, and they seemed to handle them with ease.

No!

We can't let him lead us by the nose anymore!

A ruthless glint flashed in Liang Zhiyuan's eyes. If he continued to defend passively like this, his magical power would be exhausted sooner or later.

"Today, I will show you what the might of a celestial official is! What the power of a dynasty is!"

He let out a roar and poured all his magical power into the illusory official seal between his eyebrows!
He's about to use the power of the "fake pill"!

The majestic aura of the dynasty instantly annihilated and dispersed the water dragon, and the water droplets transformed into a vast expanse of mist, drifting between heaven and earth.

"In my name, by borrowing the dragon's energy of heaven and earth, I hereby command!"

He suddenly pointed a finger towards the sky, and with his movement, the entire Seven Star Formation trembled violently. An invisible and vast pressure attempted to penetrate the formation's barrier and descend from the heavens.

Li Pingcan could clearly feel a terrifying power far exceeding that of the Qi Refining stage rapidly condensing within Liang Zhiyuan's body.

'It's coming!'

His eyes narrowed, but he remained calm and even watched the other person with great interest, as if he were watching a wonderful clown performance.

A breath passed...

Two breaths have passed...

Three breaths have passed...

The anticipated world-destroying power has yet to arrive.

Liang Zhiyuan held his finger up, maintaining that cringeworthy and awkward pose. The expression on his face gradually changed from initial madness and confidence to confusion, then to surprise and doubt, and finally to utter horror and disbelief.

"What's going on? Where's the dragon energy? Where's the fortune of my dynasty?!"

He could feel that he was completely cut off from the dynasty's destiny by an invisible barrier!

It's like a customer who's about to scan a QR code to pay with their phone, gets into position, only to find that their phone has no signal!
That feeling, that immense drop from the clouds to hell in an instant, almost caused his Dao heart to collapse.

"Impossible! This is absolutely impossible!"

Liang Zhiyuan was acting like a madman. He frantically tried to activate the official seal again, but no matter how hard he tried, that familiar power no longer responded in the slightest.

"puff!"

In his utter disarray, he could no longer suppress the injuries within his body, and he coughed up a mouthful of blood. His aura weakened to the extreme, as if he had aged decades in an instant!
(End of this chapter)