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Chapter 116 Strange Phenomenon (3rd update, please vote)

As strange phenomena rose from the Five Elements Bewildering Array, an overwhelming chill instantly swept across the entire Tiger Hill.

The Black Spider King stared at the almost solidified icy blue halo above the great formation, and his originally gloomy face couldn't help but show extreme shock.

"She's about to form her core!" He was startled.

Immediately afterward, the Black Spider King gathered his magical power and shouted urgently, "We must break the formation before she forms her core! Quickly, stop her from forming her core!"

Although the Black Spider King didn't know how Gu Yue, despite being so severely injured, could recover so quickly to the point where she could form her core.

But as shocked as he was, reality left him no time to think.

He knew very well that once Lone Moon successfully formed its core, it would inevitably be a mid-grade Golden Core, which would be too dangerous for them.

He took a deep breath, suppressing the chill in his heart, turned to look at his side, and then spoke to the remaining three ghosts of Tianshui, "We have all attacked Guyue, and a blood feud has been formed. We must not let her successfully form her core."

The noodles from the Three Ghosts of Tianshui were all pulled out at once.

They were well aware of the consequences of the lone moon emerging from the pass.

At this critical juncture of life and death, there is no room for hesitation.

In an instant, under the pressure and blood curse of the Foundation Establishment cultivators such as the Black Spider Dharma King, the Wusheng Sect members began to attack the Five Elements Bewitching Array like madmen. The Black Spider Dharma King and others also planned to unleash their killing moves and attack directly, attempting to destroy the Five Elements Bewitching Array with the most violent means.

Seeing the Wusheng Sect demons launch an attack, the Qixia Immortal Sect members, who had been on guard and observing, suddenly unleashed their natal magic weapon, their entire body's magic power surging out without reservation.

He turned around, facing the terrified surviving disciples behind him, and shouted sternly, "Disciples, follow me to protect Peak Master Lonely Moon! Today, death is our only option!"

Upon witnessing Gu Yue's astonishing Dao attainment phenomenon, the Outer Alchemy Elder immediately concluded that the Sacred Heart Lotus Seed, painstakingly cultivated by the Wusheng Sect, must have been completely refined by Gu Yue!

Gu Yue is not only attempting to break through to the Golden Core realm, but he is definitely aiming for a mid-grade Golden Core!

Having figured this out, the Outer Alchemy Master understood that dwelling on the Sacred Heart Lotus Seed was now pointless; the most important thing was to help the Lone Moon Master successfully form his core.

Even if it meant burning away his last drop of essence and self-destructing his broken body, he was determined to fight with all his might to protect this mid-grade Golden Core cultivator for the sect.

He understood better than anyone the dire straits the Qixia Immortal Sect was now facing.

Even if the Grand Elder, who had achieved the mid-grade Golden Core for many years, could return safely from the great battle in the sea and forcibly quell the current internal strife, the Grand Elder was still nearing the end of his life and didn't have much time left.

Once the Grand Elder passes away, if the sect lacks a new mid-grade Golden Core cultivator to take charge, the fate of the Qixia Immortal Sect is self-evident.

The Lonely Moon is the hope for the continuation of the Qixia Immortal Sect.

"You monster, don't even think about taking another step!"

After giving orders to his disciples, the outer alchemy elder did not pause for a moment. His figure was like a shooting star going against the current, directly blocking the path of the Black Spider Dharma King and the Three Ghosts of Tianshui and other Foundation Establishment cultivators.

He slapped his storage bag hard, and his natal magic weapon floated in front of him. Even though his magic power and divine sense were much weaker than before, and his strength was less than 30% of what it used to be, he was still incredibly powerful.

He also wanted to use his broken body to buy time for Gu Yue to form her core.

Those disciples of the Qixia Immortal Sect who were already filled with fear now deeply understood the intentions of the Outer Alchemy Elder, and their fighting spirit was ignited.

"Protect the Lord of Lonely Moon Peak!"

"Let's fight these monsters!"

The disciples below, their eyes bloodshot, roared and unleashed their flying swords and magical artifacts, transforming into a surging torrent that rushed towards the Wusheng Sect members who were attempting to attack the Five Elements Bewildering Array.

Swords flashed and shadows clashed instantly outside the formation, blood splattering everywhere.

This is for the future of the sect, and also for their own future.

In mid-air, the Black Spider Dharma King saw that his followers were being blocked, and that they were being held back by this half-dead outer alchemy elder. His already anxious heart suddenly surged with murderous intent.

He stared intently at the pale-faced, weak-breathed elder of the outer alchemy sect, and said sternly, "You old fool, your vital energy has deteriorated to this point, half of your body is already in the ground, yet you still dare to speak so arrogantly and try to obstruct us!"

He attacked before he could finish speaking.

With a sudden wave of his withered hand, the poisonous energy transformed into a massive black net that blotted out the sky, carrying a nauseating stench, and descended upon the Outer Alchemy Elder.

At the same time, the three ghosts of Tianshui launched their attacks simultaneously with remarkable coordination.

Three insidious and ruthless spells, like venomous snakes spitting their tongues, simultaneously attacked from three tricky angles, aiming directly at the vital points of the outer alchemy elder's body.

Elder Waidan had long been wary of this group of heretical cultists.

Faced with the four men's fierce attacks, he mustered his magical power, and his natal magic weapon in front of him burst forth with brilliant light, attempting to block this sure-kill blow.

However, the Black Spider Dharma King and the Three Ghosts of Tianshui are both notorious evil masters with extremely profound cultivation; on the other hand, the Outer Alchemy Elder was besieged by aristocratic factions during the internal strife of the sect, which had already damaged his foundation.

At this moment, severely injured, the flow of magical power within his body was extremely sluggish, making it impossible to smoothly unleash many powerful divine abilities and spells that required immense magical power.

boom!

With a deafening thud, the defensive light barrier in front of the Outer Alchemy Elder trembled violently, instantly becoming riddled with cracks.

In just a brief exchange, the outer alchemy elder felt his internal injuries being forcibly aggravated, and his internal organs were burning with excruciating pain.

He groaned, a mouthful of glaring blood spilling from the corner of his mouth. He stumbled in mid-air, his vision going black, and he could no longer continue.

Seeing that he was about to collapse, he suddenly turned his head and looked at the Eagle Wolf Guard camp that had remained motionless not far away. He shouted hoarsely, "Commander Xiang! As an official of the Great You Dynasty, you saw these demons of the Wusheng Sect running rampant here and just stood by and did nothing! Aren't you afraid that the court will blame you and hold you accountable in the future?"

The angry shout, filled with grief and indignation, echoed across Tiger Hill.

Upon hearing this, Commander Xiang, who was standing in front of the Eagle Wolf Guard army, changed his expression slightly.

He narrowed his eyes, looking at the Qixia Immortal Sect members who were locked in a fierce battle and the rampant Wusheng Sect. The muscles on his face twitched slightly, but in the end he remained silent and did not issue any military orders to attack.

Will the imperial court punish him?

Xiang Qianhu sneered inwardly.

If Gu Yue successfully forms a Golden Core and achieves a mid-grade Golden Core, he will indeed be a powerful figure who commands respect in the region, and ordinary people simply cannot afford to offend him.

But so what? Behind the commander of the thousand households stood the Great You Dynasty!

Moreover, with the Wusheng Sect and Qixia Immortal Sect currently locked in a fierce battle that leaves both sides severely weakened, this presents the perfect opportunity to weaken these cultivators who disregard the law and obey orders.

After this battle, the Great You Dynasty's control over Lin Yuan Prefecture and even the entire Tianshui Province will surely reach a new level.

Afterwards, the court would only reward his merits; how could they possibly punish him?

Xiang Qianhu stared coldly at the blood-soaked battlefield, his hands behind his back clenching slightly. He was convinced that when two birds fight, a third party benefits, and now was definitely not the time to make a move.

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The sounds of battle outside the formation were deafening, and the collision of magical powers caused a series of booming sounds.

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Under the onslaught of the Wusheng Cult members, the light screen of the Five Elements Bewitching Array twisted violently, constantly rippled out dazzling waves, as if it would be torn apart at any moment.

However, Xia Dong, who was inside the formation, was completely drawn to the aloof and ethereal figure above the cold pool.

Master Guyue hovered in mid-air, his body enveloped by a vast and boundless aura of Yin energy.

Incredibly, a bright, round moon appeared in the void above her head, casting its tangible, icy blue light outwards.

The spiritual energy between heaven and earth seemed to be strongly drawn in, rushing into her body like rivers flowing into the sea.

Accompanied by bursts of profound sounds like a raging tidal wave, the originally fierce magical power on Master Guyue's body was rapidly collapsing and condensing inward.

A trace of Daoist charm materialized into mysterious runes visible to the naked eye, swirling and emanating around her physical body, illuminating the surroundings as if they were a fairyland.

Xia Dong looked up, staring intently at the scene.

The mysteries of heaven and earth emanating from Master Guyue were of great benefit to his cultivation.

Those obstacles he usually found difficult to understand when comprehending cultivation techniques, as well as the stagnation he experienced when merging his qi and blood with his magical power, suddenly became clear in the face of this extraordinary phenomenon that pointed directly to the Great Dao, just like snow melting in the spring sun.

Immersed in Daoist enlightenment, Xia Dong subconsciously examined his own condition. He was slightly taken aback and discovered that the "innate essence" within his body seemed to have decreased by another portion.

Previously, when he used the ancient bronze bell to suppress and refine the evil spirits in the underground palace, he had already consumed a lot of his precious innate energy. Unexpectedly, when he woke up from his coma this time, he found that he had inexplicably lost another portion of it.

However, Xia Dong's face showed no panic whatsoever; instead, an undisguised shock welled up inside her.

Because he clearly felt that his whole body was brimming with an indescribable and boundless vitality!

Moreover, a mysterious, pure, and cool aura with traces of the true essence of Yin appeared out of nowhere in his body.

This refreshing energy, like a gentle spring breeze and nourishing rain, flowed slowly through his limbs and bones, continuously cleansing and improving his constitution and physical condition.

Moreover, he instantly realized that as long as he found a place to cultivate in peace, he could slowly absorb and refine the immense vitality in his body using the "Eternal Spring Path Technique". In that case, the total amount of innate energy in his body could even be much more than when he was at his peak!

Thinking about how his serious injuries had inexplicably healed, and the beautiful yet incredibly real intimate experience in his dream, Xia Dong knew perfectly well that his extraordinary adventure was definitely related to the Lonely Moon Immortal in front of him.

He tried to call out to the ancient bronze bell in his mind, but the bell remained silent and motionless, clearly still dormant.

Another heavy blow slammed into the formation from the outside, causing the Five Elements Bewitching Array to tremble and emit a mournful cry of unbearable strain.

But at this moment, the violent impact no longer caused Xia Dong the slightest worry.

He stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed intently on the exquisite figure enveloped in moonlight above the icy pool, his heart beginning to beat faster involuntarily.

Because he could clearly feel that the spiritual energy in the surrounding world was collapsing at its limit, and the oppressive force that had been suppressed to the extreme was on the verge of exploding—the moment had come for True Person Guyue to take that crucial step.

Sure enough, in the night sky, the full moon of the real world had quietly risen to its zenith.

At this very moment, the yin energy of the moon is at its peak, and the energy of heaven and earth is at its most yin and gentle.

At the very moment when the Yin energy reached its peak, the figure of the Lonely Moon Immortal, who had been hovering above the cold pool, suddenly vanished without warning.

Immediately afterwards, a deafening "boom" resounded!

The Five Elements Bewitching Array, which was originally teetering on the brink of collapse under the fierce attack of the crowd outside, was not defeated from the outside by the demons of the Wusheng Sect, but rather it could no longer withstand the overwhelming and expanding Dao energy inside, and was completely shattered from the inside!

The moment the formation shattered.

The enemy's relentless bombardment did not reach the cave; instead, the vast moonlight of the heavens and earth poured out like a flood bursting its banks.

At this moment, the entire Tiger Hill mountain was enveloped by the moonlight, so dense it was almost tangible.

It is like a deep, tranquil and boundless ocean.

Then, a picture scroll that would be unforgettable for everyone slowly unfolded.

In this "sea" woven from the light of the moon, a bright and flawless moon is slowly and gently rising.

Its radiance and profound Taoist aura were so intense that they directly overshadowed the original true moon in the sky at this moment.

Then, a series of ethereal and profound sounds, striking straight to the soul, reverberated through the void.

The cascading lunar essence, resonating with the profound sound, suddenly merged with the ineffable mysteries of the Great Dao.

They transformed into a misty, spiritual rain, gently and densely irrigating the spiritual fields and cold pools outside the cave.

A sudden change occurred.

In the spirit field, the originally quiet spirit plants, as if they had been parched for a long time, began to grow wildly at a terrifying speed that was visible to the naked eye, and their boundless vitality almost overflowed the soil; while in the cold pool, the spirit fish were like madmen, leaping out of the water one after another, gulping down and swallowing the strange moonlight falling from the sky.

Their greedy and eager appearance was as if they were swallowing the legendary nectar that could make people ascend to heaven in broad daylight.

Standing to the side, Xia Dong witnessed this breathtaking scene, and a huge wave of emotions surged within him, causing him to catch his breath.

He stared intently at the wildly growing spiritual plants and the spiritual fish leaping out of the water, a thunderbolt striking his mind.

This scene, this atmosphere—he knew it all too well!

This is not the special lunar radiance that would appear on a normal full moon night when the great serpent draws in the lunar radiance and then "adds ingredients" to it with the mysterious sound of the ancient bronze bell in its sea of ​​consciousness.

The power of creation that can revive all things and break the shackles of growth is deeply ingrained in Xia Dong's mind.

Xia Dong knew that this special and rare phenomenon only appeared when a cultivator broke through a major realm.

But can the ancient bronze bell be visited once a month?

However, this time the bronze bell remained completely still during the full moon.

Could it be that he is temporarily avoiding Senior Lonely Moon's sharp edge, not wanting her to notice him?

That's a good thing.

But as the strange phenomena in the void grew increasingly powerful, Xia Dong suddenly realized something.

This is not a phenomenon related to the formation of the Golden Core.

This is----

"A bright moon rises over the sea, accompanied by flowing imperial nectar—no, this is a special phenomenon that only cultivators of the Taiyin Dao who have opened their Purple Mansions can experience!" Xiang Qianhu's expression changed drastically.

Opening up the Purple Palace!

This is the first time in sixty years that a Foundation Establishment cultivator in the Great You Dynasty has successfully opened up the Purple Mansion, and this is not even in a special environment like a fairyland or secret realm where the spiritual energy is as rich as in ancient times.

It should be known that these celestial sites and secret realms are only possessed by the Great You Dynasty and its surrounding mortal enemies, apart from the three holy lands of the Three Islands and the Three Seas.

It's incredible.

He actually witnessed this historic moment.

This woman has immense potential.

For a time, Xiang Qianhu felt endless regret.

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Lord Qian leaned close and whispered, "My lord, we must quickly protect Master Guyue!"

"Yes, yes, yes, we almost messed things up."