Firefly Journey

Chapter 352 A Gathering of Scoundrels (8)

More and more monks gathered around the giant sculpture, but only four people were closest to it.

The others dared not approach even half a step.

Among the younger generation of the four sects of Jiangdong, Yan Jinglei is undoubtedly the strongest. He is a natural-born swordsman, taciturn, and decisive in his actions.

Suddenly, he touched the ground with his feet and leaped up to be level with the sculpture's shoulders.

“Fellow Daoists, we all know in our hearts that the so-called treasure-hunting battle that everyone can participate in is just a pretense of benevolence and righteousness spread by our elders.”

Yan has always been an upright and honest person, so let's not mince words. The opportunity left behind by that senior in the Divine Realm most likely lies here.

"There are too many wolves and not enough meat. If we return empty-handed, we'll inevitably be scolded by our elders. Why don't we cooperate and have our fellow disciples from our respective sects set up barriers to prevent those rogue cultivators from entering? What do you say?"

"Senior Brother Yan is a leading figure among our peers in the cultivation world of Jiangdong. Since you have spoken, how can Junior Sister disobey?"

The woman who spoke was wearing a red dress, and her red hair was like fire burning. She was none other than Tang Shenglian, the only daughter of the current leader of the Fire Cloud Sect.

The other two, Xiong Chu and Mu Jiaoluan, nodded without hesitation.

Yan Jinglei bowed with his sword in hand and said, "In that case, thank you all very much."

The four men gave orders, and their fellow disciples, who followed their lead without question, complied unconditionally.

Immediately, the independent cultivators began to complain.

It sounds nice to say that everyone who sees the opportunity will get a share, but it's just for a good reputation. When it comes to actually reaping the benefits, haha, it'll all be monopolized by the major sects.

Everyone was unhappy, but they dared not show it. How could a mere rogue cultivator compare to a disciple of a major sect? If a fight broke out, they would be the only ones to suffer.

The rogue cultivators dared not speak out in anger, and under the expulsion of the disciples of the four sects, they gradually moved away from the sculpture area.

Yan Jinglei said, "To be honest, I have already noticed that there is something strange about the head of this sculpture, but it seems to be hiding some kind of powerful restriction that I cannot break alone. I need your help."

Tang Shenglian said, "Tell me, what do you want us to do?"

"Junior Sister Tang is indeed a smart person, so I'll just say it directly."

"There is a trace of magical power left behind by a senior in the Divine Realm within the sculpture's head. Even if it is very little, it is not something I can decipher on my own."

"Gather your magical power into my Xuanlong Sword, and when it is fully charged, you will be able to cleave it in two with a single strike."

The group exchanged glances and all agreed that it was a feasible option. They chose to trust Yan Jinglei, since they had no other choice but to trust him.

Seeing that no one objected, Yan Jinglei drew his personal sword.

With a clang, the sword was drawn. Both sides of the Xuanlong Sword were carved with a lifelike white dragon.

"let's start."

Yan Jinglong raised the Xuanlong Sword high above his head, its blade pointing directly at the sculpted head.

Tang Shenglian and the others released their magical power, which was then concentrated at the tip of the Xuanlong Sword.

……

Lin Yuanran and Chi Liuzi arrived late.

When the two arrived, the rogue cultivators had already been driven out, and the two of them were unable to approach the Mercury River.

After finding a rogue cultivator to find out the situation, Chi Liuzi immediately became angry.

"I knew it! This is something only those major sects would do!"

"What do we do?" Lin Yuanran asked.

To be honest, if Chi Liuzi hadn't said she could give him a technique to integrate local magic power, he would never have offended the four major sects; he would have been more careful than ever.

But now the die is cast, and there's no turning back. Fortunately, Chi Liuzi is quite familiar with many of the top figures in the group, and there's also a group leader who seems to be very powerful, so Lin Yuanran isn't too worried.

Just to be on the safe side, he changed his face using "Brawich's Mask" to avoid any conflict and being purged by the major sects later.

Chi Liuzi laughed and said, "Little Lin, you're too cowardly. This young lady isn't afraid at all!"

Lin Yuanran said, "In the world of cultivation, one's actions are not one's own. This is just in case."

"Suit yourself, come with me."

"Where are we going?" Lin Yuanran had a bad feeling.

Chi Liuzi grinned: "Of course we're going to take them down!"

Chi Liuzi took the lead and leaped to the front of the main sect disciples' defensive line, whereupon disciples immediately came to drive her away.

"What are you doing? Get out of here, don't come any closer."

"What are you doing?" Chi Liuzi sneered, "Everyone who enters the ancient tomb is here to find treasure, why ask so many questions?"

The disciple in the Star Moon Alliance uniform said, "Sorry, this land has been reserved by the four sects of Jiangdong. You'd better look elsewhere."

"Oh? What if I said I've taken a liking to this place?"

"Then don't blame us for being impolite."

"I'd like to see just how impolite you are!"

No sooner had Chi Liuzi finished speaking than she struck with lightning speed, her 1.8-meter-long leg sweeping across the disciple's chest, sending him flying backward and knocking down a large number of other disciples in the process.

"Attack her together! Stop her!"

The disciples of the four sects gathered together and began to gang up on Chi Liuzi. Lin Yuanran couldn't just stand by and watch. He got himself into trouble, becoming like a mobile furnace as he charged left and right among the disciples of the four sects, as if he were in an empty place.

These disciples from the four sects were certainly not as outstanding as Yan Jinglei, but they were not ordinary either. Their cultivation levels were all around the Void Realm. However, they were completely unable to withstand the fierce attacks of these two.

After an unknown amount of time, Chi Liuzi and Lin Yuanran crossed the barrier formed by numerous disciples and headed straight for the Mercury River.

The four people who were charging up the Xuanlong Sword by the Mercury River were somewhat incredulous when they saw the two people who suddenly appeared.

They easily defeated the disciples of the four sects and walked over with ease.

Such strength should not be underestimated!

Just as Yan Jinglei was about to speak, Xiong Chu preemptively stopped channeling magic power into the Xuanlong Sword and glared angrily at the two of them.

"It was you who injured my brother?"

The bear's roar was like thunder, creating a powerful sense of oppression.

Lin Yuanran and the other two were unaffected. Chi Liuzi said, "You mean that good-for-nothing from the Vajra Sect? Didn't I already say that if you want someone to help you get revenge, then find a stronger helper? I'm afraid you can't do it."

"Good! That's arrogant enough!"

The bear laughed heartily: "I just don't know if your abilities are as impressive as your mouth."

"Why don't you try and see?" Chi Liuzi's smile faded. She still needed to take the number one young talent of the Vajra Sect seriously.

"court death!"

With a loud shout, Xiong Chu moved like a ghost and was close to Chi Liu Zi in an instant, his iron fist coming straight at her!

Chi Liuzi didn't dodge either, but stretched out her arm and gently pressed down.

Suddenly, a void arm appeared in the void, an arm larger and stronger than the bear beast!

The Void Arm opened, grasped the Bear Beast's fist, and squeezed it hard in the middle.

At the same time, Chi Liuzi's magic power instantly condensed into five identical arms, exuding overwhelming power.

Everyone was stunned.

This is……

Legend has it that having three heads and six arms is a Taoist magic of extremely high rank, which only a true god can wield. How could she possibly...?

Lin Yuanran was not surprised at all. He knew that Chi Liuzi was only at the late stage of the Kaiyang Realm. Her strength lay not in her own realm, but in the group of outside helpers in the group.

Having three heads and six arms is precisely the signature skill of Li Nezha, the Great God of the Three Altars and Seas!