Chapter 242: Friends gather, magic cultivators come! (Two in one, July

“Fellow Daoist Lu, the registration and filing for your Family’s establishment in Bihu Mountain has been completed. This is your Family token.”

At the Guest Reception Hall, a Disciple from the Hall of Records handed a token to Lu Changsheng and said.

“Thank you, Fellow Daoist.”

Lu Changsheng took the token and glanced at it.

It was made of green gold, with ‘Qingyun Sect’ engraved on one side and ‘Bihu Mountain Lu Family’ on the other.

“Fellow Daoist Lu, since you are establishing your Family under the jurisdiction of our Qingyun Sect, there are some matters you need to be aware of.”

The Records Disciple spoke courteously to Lu Changsheng.

Lu Changsheng nodded and said, “Please speak, Fellow Daoist.”

“First, your Family must remember to offer the resources required by the Sect every year.”

“Second, the Sect has ordered that all families under its jurisdiction must obey unconditionally.”

“Of course, our Qingyun Sect generally doesn’t have many affairs or commands, and even if there are, rewards will be given afterwards.”

The Records Disciple explained the obligations and benefits of families under the Sect’s jurisdiction.

Roughly, it means they need to pay tribute annually and obey the Sect’s commands.

But at the same time, if they encounter any trouble or disputes, they can seek assistance from the Qingyun Sect.

They can also exchange for some Heaven And Earth Treasure, Medicinal Pill, and Legacy that are rarely circulated in the market through the Qingyun Sect.

“How much are the annual tribute resources?”

Lu Changsheng asked.

He already knew about the tribute that families under Qingyun’s jurisdiction had to pay to the Qingyun Sect.

For example, Qingzhu Mountain’s annual tribute accounted for almost 40% of their Family’s income.

This is why families like Qingzhu Mountain are so poor.

Because after paying the annual tribute, and deducting Family expenses, very few Spirit Stone could be saved.

“The tribute resources are assessed based on the spiritual land and the Family’s situation. Currently, the Bihu Mountain’s tribute resources are the same as before, which is 12,000 Spirit Stone.”

“However, our Qingyun Sect will issue some tasks to the families under its jurisdiction or seek to purchase certain Heaven And Earth Treasure. Your Family can reduce the tribute through this method.”

“Furthermore, if your Family has Disciples who join the Qingyun Sect and perform exceptionally well in the Sect, the Sect will also grant tribute reductions to the Family.”

The Records Disciple said.

As he spoke, he took out a jade slip for Lu Changsheng to see.

It contained information about the tribute situation of the Family forces under the Qingyun Sect’s jurisdiction.

Then, he found Bihu Mountain, indicating that Bihu Mountain’s annual tribute was 12,000 Spirit Stone.

Subsequently, he showed Lu Changsheng the tasks issued by the Qingyun Sect and the Heaven And Earth Treasure it sought to purchase.

He indicated that if Lu Changsheng was interested, he could learn more.

If there were Family Disciples in the Qingyun Sect, they could have them send messages back to the Family about the issued tasks.

“Lu understands, thank you, Fellow Daoist.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

Over 10,000 Spirit Stone a year, while not a small sum, was acceptable to him.

He could earn this amount by spending half a month making Talismans or Alchemy.

“Fellow Daoist Lu, do you have any other questions? If not, Xu will take his leave.”

The Disciple from the Hall of Records spoke courteously.

If it were an ordinary person registering and establishing a Family, he naturally wouldn’t have said so much or explained in such detail.

But the previous incident in the Hall of Records made them all wonder who this Lu Changsheng was.

He actually caused their own Elder to be thrown into the Xuan Yin Cave.

So, facing Lu Changsheng, he was naturally very polite.

“No questions, thank you for your trouble, Fellow Daoist.”

Lu Changsheng cupped his hands and said.

He had already understood most of these matters.

Now he was just reviewing them again.

“Alright, in that case, Xu will take his leave.”

The Disciple from the Hall of Records heard this, said no more, and left.

“Phew!”

Watching the other party leave, Lu Changsheng looked at the token in his hand and let out a light breath.

With this token, the matter of his Family’s establishment was confirmed.

By then, he could calmly and worry-free build and develop Bihu Mountain.

Afterward, he took out Han Lin’s and Zhao Qingqing’s communication Talismans and sent messages to both of them.

Indicating that he was at the Qingyun Sect’s Guest Reception Hall.

About half an hour later.

A woman who looked about twenty-seven or twenty-eight, with a delicate and beautiful face, a graceful and slender figure, and dressed in a emerald green long dress, flew in on a flower vine and gracefully landed.

“Fellow Daoist Zhao, long time no see.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the newcomer, a smile on his face, and cupped his hands with a laugh.

“Fellow Daoist Lu.”

Zhao Qingqing looked at Lu Changsheng in front of her, slightly startled.

The two had not seen each other for almost ten years since their ten-year appointment.

The Lu Changsheng of the past was already handsome and ethereal, like a jade tree, giving people a refreshing feeling.

Now, ten years later, Lu Changsheng’s appearance had not changed significantly, but his temperament was even more ethereal, like an Immortal.

And his entire person exuded a calm and indifferent, composed and confident demeanor that made people admire him.

“I am preparing to establish a Family, and this trip to the Qingyun Sect is to handle some matters.”

“So, I thought of having a gathering with Fellow Daoist Zhao and Fellow Daoist Han.”

Although the two rarely communicated, now that they met, Lu Changsheng naturally wouldn’t let the conversation fall silent and took the initiative to chat.

“Establish a Family?”

Zhao Qingqing was somewhat surprised to hear this.

Although she was in the Qingyun Sect, she rarely paid attention to outside information.

So, she didn’t know that Lu Changsheng had taken over Bihu Mountain and was preparing to establish a Family.

However, hearing this, she thought of the number of Lu Changsheng’s children and felt that it was quite normal for him to establish a Family.

“Where is Fellow Daoist Lu’s Family established?”

Zhao Qingqing asked.

She knew that establishing a Family first required a spiritual land.

And spiritual lands were precious, with limited ways to acquire them.

“Bihu Mountain. Lu will hold the Family Establishment Ceremony in Bihu Mountain two months from now.”

“Fellow Daoist Zhao, if you are free then, you must come and attend.”

Lu Changsheng invited Zhao Qingqing to sit down, and like a host, took out Spirit Tea and desserts from his Storage Pouch.

“Bihu Mountain?”

Zhao Qingqing was startled upon hearing this.

She had heard of the Bihu Mountain Yu Family’s reputation.

She knew that this Family had several Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator.

But now Lu Changsheng said he was establishing a Family in Bihu Mountain, and her heart was filled with doubts.

However, Zhao Qingqing didn’t ask further, a smile on her face, and congratulated him, “Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Lu, not only have you achieved Foundation Establishment and great success on the Dao, but now you are also establishing a Family. I will definitely come to attend then.”

Her voice was quite emotional.

Among the six people back then, besides Xiao Xiyue, she had the best conditions.

6th Grade Spiritual Root, Wood Spirit Body, and was even taken as a Disciple by the Medicine Garden Elder.

But now, she was still at Qi Refining Ninth Layer, and her future Foundation Establishment was slim.

And Lu Changsheng had not only achieved Foundation Establishment but was also going to establish a Family, which was countless times better than her.

“It’s just a bit of luck, a fortunate Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.”

Lu Changsheng said with a light laugh.

Just like that, the two began to chat leisurely.

Zhao Qingqing didn’t say much, and most of the time it was Lu Changsheng talking.

But she basically answered every question, and when they talked about interesting topics, she would say a few more words.

Knowing that Zhao Qingqing was a spiritual plant Cultivator, skilled in cultivating various Spirit Medicine.

So Lu Changsheng took the initiative to talk about this topic.

He said that his Family was now established and everything was waiting to be done, and they needed to plant many Spirit Medicine. He asked if Zhao Qingqing had any suggestions.

Facing such a topic, Zhao Qingqing immediately became interested.

She asked Lu Changsheng about his needs, such as whether the Spirit Medicine were for use or sale, and the environment and conditions for planting Spirit Medicine.

Although Lu Changsheng was not a spiritual plant Cultivator, as a top-tier Alchemist, he knew a lot about Spirit Medicine, so he immediately stated his needs.

Zhao Qingqing listened to Lu Changsheng’s words with some surprise.

She didn’t expect Lu Changsheng to know so much about Spirit Medicine, and immediately the two chatted much more congenially.

“If Fellow Daoist Lu has such needs, I can get some Spirit Medicine seeds and cultivation methods.”

After a long while, Zhao Qingqing picked up her tea, took a small sip, and said in a soft voice.

She was usually responsible for managing the outer Sect’s medicine garden.

So she could get many rare Spirit Medicine seeds that were uncommon in the market.

“In that case, I’ll trouble Fellow Daoist Zhao.”

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng did not refuse, cupping his hands with a smile.

According to his many years of experience, when men and women interact, occasionally letting the other party do some decent small favors helps to deepen their friendship.

And adhering to the principle of reciprocity, with the first instance of reciprocity, they can have more reciprocal interactions in the future.

His Family was newly established, and everything was waiting to be done. If he could invite Zhao Qingqing, this top-tier spiritual plant Cultivator, home, it would solve many problems.

The two chatted for almost an hour before Han Lin rushed over in a hurry.

He explained that he had been busy with Artifact Refining earlier, which caused the delay.

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng naturally didn’t mind and invited Han Lin to sit down.

He then spoke about his preparations to establish a Family.

He indicated that if Han Lin was free, he could come and attend the ceremony with Zhao Qingqing.

“I had guessed that Fellow Daoist Changsheng would establish a Family in the future, but I didn’t expect it to be so soon.”

“I will definitely come to attend then, junior brother.”

Han Lin said with emotion upon hearing this.

He had a very good relationship with Lu Changsheng back then and always called Lu Changsheng ‘Brother Changsheng’.

But one was in the Immortal Realm and the other in the Cultivation World, and after many years apart, there was inevitably some estrangement.

Moreover, both of them were in their thirties or forties, having experienced much, and were no longer as naive as they once were.

“Haha, good. Then, let’s invite Hong Yi and Fellow Daoist Xiao Xiyue, and we can all gather together.”

Lu Changsheng nodded with a smile.

He then inquired about their recent situations and life in the Qingyun Sect.

Although he knew their general circumstances from Hong Yi.

But now that they met, they could chat about such things face to face.

“I am now at Qi Refining Ninth Layer, far inferior to Fellow Daoist Lu, and the hope of Foundation Establishment is slim.”

Zhao Qingqing said with emotion.

She only had a 6th Grade Spiritual Root, and without a Foundation Establishment Pill, her chance of Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment was less than 20%.

Moreover, she was very clear that she was not someone with an extremely firm Dao Heart, lacking the will to strive and advance.

If she didn’t go out for experience, temper her Dao Heart, and obtain Opportunity, Foundation Establishment would basically be hopeless.

However, knowing is knowing, this kind of thing, without trying, she would ultimately be unwilling.

“Haha, Foundation Establishment is too far away, I won’t think about it.”

Han Lin, with his dark and ordinary face, said with a cheerful laugh, appearing very optimistic.

He said that he was already very satisfied to be able to embark on the Immortal Path.

He planned to wait a few more years, receive outer Sect missions, and go to the market to take charge.

With his High Grade Artifact Refiner skills, he could live quite well.

“I used to think similarly to Fellow Daoist Han, never considering the matter of Foundation Establishment, but things are unpredictable, and perhaps the Opportunity will come one day.”

Lu Changsheng said.

“Haha, I accept Fellow Daoist Changsheng’s auspicious words.”

Han Lin cupped his hands in response.

The three chatted casually for a long time before the small gathering dispersed.

Lu Changsheng had originally wanted to meet his convenient brother-in-law, Xia Chaoyang.

But seeing that it was getting late and he didn’t have his brother-in-law’s communication Talisman, he decided against it.

He could just have Xia Zhiyue write him a letter later.

Leaving the Qingyun Sect, Lu Changsheng didn’t delay, controlling his purple flying shuttle, which transformed into a streak of light, flying towards Bihu Mountain.

Night had fallen deep.

Outside Bihu Mountain.

“My lord, this is one of the weak points of our ‘Bishui Tianqing Great Formation’.”

“Only a month has passed, Lu Changsheng and the others certainly haven’t changed the Formation or re-arranged it.”

Yu Ninghu’s face was dark green, his eyes dim, as he spoke to the black-robed man beside him.

“Hmm, this is it.”

The black-robed man looked at the hazy, mist-shrouded Great Formation in front of him, formed hand seals, and conjured a black pearl the size of a fist.

“Buzz—”

The black pearl shimmered with a faint light, and streams of black Qi, like small snakes, surged towards the weak point of the Formation before them.

Since he dared to infiltrate the Lu Family in secret, he naturally had his methods.

This pearl, named ‘mitian pearl’, was a unique treasure.

It could silently break through ordinary 1st Grade Formations.

Against 2nd Grade Formations, as long as a weak point was found, it could also create a crack with enough time and effort.

This was why he had been able to infiltrate Xiao Jing Mountain silently before.

Because the 1st Grade Formation of Xiao Jing Mountain was as if it didn’t exist before his ‘mitian pearl’.

“Buzz, buzz, buzz—”

As the nine black snakes from the mitian pearl writhed and gnawed at the Formation, the Formation trembled slightly, and the swirling mist gradually dissipated, revealing the interior of Bihu Mountain.

“Hmm?”

Inside Bihu Mountain, on Biyun Peak, in Chang Sheng Hall, Ling Zixiao, with her elegant and pale face, suddenly opened her eyes.

A Formation Plate appeared in her hand.

Watching the Formation Plate tremble slightly and its needle spin, Ling Zixiao immediately realized that someone was tampering with the Bihu Mountain Great Formation.

She quickly walked out of Chang Sheng Hall and looked in the direction indicated by the Formation Plate’s needle.

She saw two figures in the dark night doing something to the Bihu Mountain Great Formation.

“Rise!”

Ling Zixiao immediately activated the Formation Plate, running the Bihu Mountain Great Formation at full power.

In an instant.

“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—”

The thin mist that originally enveloped Bihu Mountain immediately swirled rapidly, becoming dense, and a powerful Spiritual Pressure emanated.

This made the Great Formation appear碧蓝 in the night, with many colorful runes, like fish swimming in a azure sea, carrying a dangerous aura.

“It seems we’ve been discovered. In that case, let’s break the Formation directly.”

“As long as we open a crack, it’ll be enough for us to enter.”

The black-robed man saw the Great Formation begin to operate at full power, knowing that his stealthy infiltration had failed.

He immediately formed hand seals, fully activating his ‘mitian pearl’.

Immediately, the black pearl glowed faintly, sweeping all the snake-like black Qi around it, transforming into a large black snake that slammed into the weak point of the Formation before them.

Yu Ninghu, seeing this, also conjured a curved blade Magical Artifact and slashed at the Great Formation.

“Boom, boom, boom!”

The entire Bihu Mountain Great Formation rumbled, breaking the silence of the deep night.

“Hmm, what’s that noise?”

“What’s going on?”

“Why is the Great Formation running at full power?!”

Inside Bihu Mountain, those who were Cultivating or sleeping instantly woke up upon hearing the commotion.

Walking out of their rooms, they saw the Bishui Tianqing Great Formation, running at full power and appearing azure, in the sky above, their faces showing a hint of bewilderment.

They knew that the Great Formation would only operate at full power when something major happened.

Now that the Great Formation was suddenly running at full power and emitting violent noises, something had clearly gone wrong.

“Everyone, don’t panic. Stay in your Lu, comfort the children, and do not wander around!”

Ling Zixiao, seeing this scene, her pale and elegant face showing a hint of solemnity, said loudly using a sound amplification Spell.

She then took out a communication Talisman from her Storage Pouch and sent messages to Lu Miaoge and Lu Changsheng.

Their Lu had just taken over Bihu Mountain and established their deterrence.

Now, someone dared to cause trouble and break the Formation at Bihu Mountain. It was clear that the other party came with ill intentions and was well-prepared.

Moreover, the opponent’s method of breaking the Formation made Ling Zixiao realize that they were not simple.

So, she immediately sent a message via the communication Talisman, hoping that Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge would arrive soon to help.

After all, they knew their own situation.

Her body was weak, and her magic power was less than one-tenth of its original state.

Breaking the Formation earlier had also injured her Meridians and Dantian, leaving her in an extremely weak state.

Although she received treatment from Lu Miaoge’s Taiyi True Water.

But this kind of thing required long-term treatment, not something that could be effective after just one or two times.

“Boom, boom, boom!”

The weak point of the Bihu Mountain Great Formation was constantly being bombarded.

The black-robed man was clearly well-prepared and even had 2nd Grade Formation Breaking Talismans.

The Talismans struck, emitting ripples that distorted the operation of the Great Formation.

“Turn!”

Ling Zixiao, seeing this, immediately shot into the sky, sat cross-legged on Biyun Peak, formed hand seals, and activated the Formation Plate, presiding over the Great Formation to fully reinforce the attacked weak point.

“Miao Yun, go to Lake Heart Island and reassure them, and keep an eye on the external Cultivators on the island!”

At this moment, Ling Zixiao looked towards Lake Heart Island, then towards a small courtyard, and transmitted her voice to Lu Miaoyun.

Lake Heart Island still housed some external Cultivators left by the Yu Family, and Lu Family members from Qingzhu Mountain who came to help with affairs.

For these external Yu Family members, Ling Zixiao naturally didn’t pay them much mind on normal days, not thinking they could do anything.

But at this moment, she had to be cautious.

“Alright, Ling Zixiao.”

Lu Miaoyun immediately responded upon hearing this.

Facing this situation, she was somewhat nervous and flustered.

But she knew that her Lang Jun was currently not at Lu, and as the mistress, she had to stabilize the situation.

She immediately controlled a Flying Sword and flew towards Lake Heart Island.

“Miao Yun, what’s going on?”

A Lu Family Elder saw Lu Miaoyun and immediately asked.

“I’m not sure either, but it seems someone wants to infiltrate Bihu Mountain.”

Lu Miaoyun said, looking at the Formation’s situation.

“Is Lu Changsheng not at Lu?”

This Elder was shocked upon hearing this, and also somewhat flustered.

After all, those who dared to launch a sneak attack on Bihu Mountain were usually well-prepared.

Now, if Lu Changsheng happened to be away, Bihu Mountain would be in danger.

“Grandpa Tong, Uncle Fei, with Ling Zixiao in charge, nothing will happen.”

Lu Miaoyun glanced at Ling Zixiao on Biyun Peak, bit her lip lightly, and said.

At the same time, she transmitted her voice: “Grandpa Tong, Uncle Fei, please stay safely on Lake Heart Island and keep an eye on these external Cultivators.”

“Alright.”

Several Lu Family Elders heard this and also looked at Ling Zixiao on Biyun Peak.

Although they could tell Ling Zixiao’s physical condition was not good.

But they had seen Ling Zixiao’s brilliance in breaking Formations before.

Knowing that the other party was a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator and a 2nd Grade Array Master, with her in charge, there would surely be no harm.

“Two Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators…”

“Mere two Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators dare to come and break the Formation. They must be well-prepared. Which Family or force are they from?”

Ling Zixiao sat cross-legged on Biyun Peak, presiding over the Great Formation, looking at the black-robed man and Yu Ninghu who were breaking the Formation.

Although she had seen Yu Ninghu before, at this time, the other party concealed his appearance and aura, and his aura had changed greatly, making it impossible to identify him.

“Lang Jun and Miaoge might not be able to return in a short time.”

“In my current state, I might not be able to hold on until they both arrive.”

Ling Zixiao looked at the two people who were breaking the Formation, and began to calculate in her heart.

She knew her own situation; she could preside over and operate the Great Formation for a short time.

But over a long period, her Meridians and Dantian would become overloaded, making it difficult to sustain.

“In that case, I can only turn defense into offense.”

“With a 2nd Grade Great Formation to suppress the enemy, coupled with 3rd Grade Talismans, killing the two of them is not a problem.”

“It’s just that I don’t know what methods these two have.”

Ling Zixiao pondered, a solemn expression appearing in her bright beautiful eyes.

Although she had three 3rd Grade Talismans and several 2nd Grade Talismans given by Lu Changsheng.

But in her current situation, if she wanted to control the Great Formation and activate 3rd Grade Talismans, she would have to kill them in one blow.

If she failed to kill both of them, the problem would become troublesome.

“It’s better to test them first. These two dare to come and break the Formation, so they must be well-prepared.”

“Not only did they find the weak point of the Great Formation immediately, but they also have a treasure for breaking Restrictions.”

Ling Zixiao thought for a moment and still abandoned such a risky idea.

Once her plan failed, everyone in Bihu Mountain would be in danger.

She would try her best to hold on with the Great Formation, and perhaps Lu Changsheng could return.

But seeing that her Yin and Yang communication Talisman with Lu Changsheng showed no movement, it indicated that Lu Changsheng was still very far from Bihu Mountain and would not be able to return immediately.

“Break! Break! Break!”

Outside the Great Formation, the black-robed man continuously bombarded the Great Formation by activating the ‘mitian pearl’.

Beside him, Yu Ninghu also controlled his Magical Artifact to strike the Great Formation.

“She is fully operating the Great Formation to reinforce this weak point. Young Yu, take these three Formation Breaking Talismans and go attack another weak point!”

“If she is severely injured, she won’t be able to continuously preside over the Great Formation and continue to consume her energy!”

At this moment, the black-robed man also noticed that Ling Zixiao had reinforced the weak point of the Great Formation before him, and he spoke.

“Yes, Great Master.”

Yu Ninghu’s face was dark and grim, and he nodded in response.

As a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator of the Yu Family, he naturally knew that his Family’s Great Formation had multiple weak points.

Normally, they would arrange more people to patrol these weak points.

But Lu Changsheng clearly did not have that condition now.

Apart from one person guarding the mountain gate, there were no patrols elsewhere in the Family.

“Boom, boom, boom—”

Yu Ninghu, holding the Formation Breaking Talismans, transformed into a streak of light and arrived at another weak point, beginning to bombard the Great Formation, intending to create a crack.

“How is this possible? They actually know the weak points of the Bihu Mountain Great Formation like the back of their hand.”

Ling Zixiao’s beautiful eyes narrowed slightly as she watched this scene.

Her gaze fell upon Yu Ninghu, who was covered by a black robe and hood, trying to discern who he was.

“The weak points of a Formation are a secret of every Family’s power, and absolutely will not be leaked to outsiders.”

“Aside from the Yu Family, no one else could possibly be so familiar with the weak points of the Bihu Mountain Great Formation.”

“And among the Yu Family, only a portion of the core high-ranking members know this secret.”

“Could it be Yu Ninghu?”

“But Yu Ninghu swore a Heart Demon oath and signed a 2nd Grade Spiritual Contract. If he dared to commit such an act, he would suffer a Heart Demon invasion, a Spiritual Contract backlash, and his cultivation would be half-crippled, falling to Qi Refining.”

Ling Zixiao pondered in her heart, guessing if this person could be Yu Ninghu.

But thinking about Yu Ninghu’s previous Heart Demon oath and the 2nd Grade High Grade Spiritual Contract he signed.

If the other party dared to violate the agreement, the Spiritual Contract backlash would surely cause calamity.

Although there are many methods in the Cultivation World, Heart Demon oaths and Spiritual Contracts are not without solutions.

But the Yu Family was just a Foundation Establishment Family.

They definitely did not have a way to bypass a Heart Demon oath and a 2nd Grade Spiritual Contract without paying a price.

“No, this can’t go on.”

As time passed, the surge of magic power within her body gradually became overloaded, and Ling Zixiao knew that she could not continue to consume her energy like this with the opponent.

Otherwise, she would ultimately be the one to suffer.

“Turn!”

Her magic power circulated, and with a flick of the Formation Plate, she instantly reinforced the weak point where Yu Ninghu was located.

Then, her pale, bloodless lips lightly uttered: “Rise!”

“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—”

In an instant, the azure sea-like Great Formation churned and surged, and runes, like small fish swimming, gathered to form golden-blue orbs that shot towards Yu Ninghu.

These golden-blue orbs appeared inconspicuous, but each one was equivalent to the full-strength strike of an Early Stage Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator!

“Boom, boom, boom—”

However, the moment Yu Ninghu saw the Spiritual Pressure of the Great Formation surging, he immediately transformed into a streak of light and fled.

As the former owner of Bihu Mountain, he not only knew where the weak points of the Great Formation were.

He was also very clear about the power of the Great Formation’s attacks.

He knew that he was only at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment.

He absolutely could not directly withstand the Great Formation’s offensive.

“It seems they not only know that Lang Jun is not at Bihu Mountain, but also that I am injured.”

Ling Zixiao took a deep breath as she watched Yu Ninghu’s actions.

She knew that the other party was truly well-prepared for this trip!

They not only prepared methods to break the Formation, but also had a complete understanding of their current situation!

Otherwise, it wouldn’t be just two people coming to break the Formation, and they clearly intended to engage in a war of attrition with her.

“I can only rely on Talismans to catch them off guard.”

Ling Zixiao thought to herself and immediately made a decision.

She planned to use 3rd Grade Talismans to catch the opponent off guard.

She didn’t believe that the opponent would even know that she had 3rd Grade Talismans.

It was important to note that when Lu Changsheng gave her the 3rd Grade Talismans, she herself was incredibly surprised.

She didn’t know where her Lang Jun got the 3rd Grade Talismans to carry with him.

“Formation activate!”

Ling Zixiao activated the Formation Plate, directly switching from defense to offense, allowing the Formation clouds and mist to continue churning and surging.

Countless Restriction runes gathered, forming golden-blue orbs that precisely bombarded Yu Ninghu and the black-robed man.

“Whoosh—”

Yu Ninghu, who was attacking the Great Formation remotely with Spells, immediately fled far away upon seeing this scene.

However, the black-robed man faced this offensive without any fear, conjuring a bronze bell.

“Buzz!”

The bronze bell roared, emitting an ancient bronze light shield that enveloped the black-robed man, directly withstanding the Bishui Tianqing Great Formation’s offensive.

“Boom, boom, boom—”

The golden-blue orbs landed on the bronze bell, immediately erupting in violent rumbles.

“Late Stage Foundation Establishment!”

Ling Zixiao, seeing the black-robed man’s actions and this bronze bell Spiritual Artifact, immediately knew that the other party had a Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivation.

Otherwise, it would be absolutely impossible to easily withstand so many Great Formation attacks.

“Since you want to break the Formation, I will let you break the Formation!”

Ling Zixiao’s pale and elegant face was tinged with coldness.

She sat cross-legged, forming hand seals, and the Formation Plate before her hummed and vibrated.

In an instant, on Bihu Mountain, the Bishui Tianqing Great Formation suddenly rippled greatly, and the runes swimming on it continuously flowed, condensing into a multicolored long spear emanating a terrifying aura.

At this moment, Ling Zixiao completely abandoned the Formation’s defense, allowing the two to attack and create a crack.

“Hmm, are they finally getting anxious?”

“You want to drag us both down? Simply delusional!”

Seeing this, the black-robed man’s dark eyes glowed with a scarlet light as he formed hand seals.

“Rumble—”

Immediately, the ‘mitian pearl’ in front of him burst with light to its extreme, like a Flood Dragon roaring, crashing against the Great Formation.

“Break for me!”

At this moment, a 2nd-Grade Restriction Breaking Talisman appeared in the black-robed man’s hand.

“Boom!”

In an instant, a huge crack appeared in the Great Formation in front of him.

“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—”

Seeing this crack, the black-robed man immediately transformed into a black mist, tearing through the air like a strong wind, and rushed into the Great Formation.

“Kill!”

Ling Zixiao, clad in a blue dress, sat cross-legged, her face serene, her beautiful autumn-water eyes gleaming brightly in the dark night.

“Whoosh!!!”

Countless multicolored long spears, condensed from Restriction runes on the Great Formation, shot out towards the black-robed man at this moment.

“Buzz—”

The bronze bell above the black-robed man’s head boomed, rising into the air and emitting a light shield, blocking the multicolored long spears.

“Boom!”

But facing the multicolored long spears, which were the full power of the Great Formation and comparable to a Peak Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator’s full-strength strike, the bronze bell instantly let out a mournful cry, its light shield shattered, and the Spiritual Artifact itself even showed a crack.

“You think I came without any preparation if you want to kill me?!”

The black-robed man looked at the incoming multicolored long spears, sneered, and his inner magical power surged, causing the bronze bell to continue glowing to block the multicolored long spears, while also patting his Storage Pouch.

“Bang!”

A black coffin appeared.

Inside, a zombie, completely dark, with bulging muscles, scarlet eyes, and Rolling Yin Qi, emerged.

“Roar!”

This zombie let out a beast-like roar and charged directly towards Ling Zixiao.

“2nd-Grade Yin Corpse, not good!”

Ling Zixiao’s expression couldn’t help but change.

Her original intention was to suppress the black-robed man with the Great Formation, and then use a 3rd-Grade Talisman to blast him to death.

But now, the opponent actually directly withstood the Great Formation’s attack, sending a 2nd-Grade zombie to kill her.

“This is, a Yin Corpse!”

“Not good, this person is Xiahou Demon!”

“How could this be, how could Xiahou Demon target Bihu Mountain?!”

On Biyun Peak, Lake Heart Island, everyone who saw this scene immediately guessed the black-robed man’s identity, their expressions panicked and helpless.

Previously, the matter of the Xiahou Family from Blackwater Pool being a secret agent of the Heavenly Corpse Sect in Jin Country, raising and refining corpses, was already widely known.

In the past two years, Xiahou Demon had been causing trouble everywhere in the Qingyun Territory, slaughtering some small Families.

Now, the black-robed man inexplicably broke the Formation and released a 2nd-Grade Yin Corpse, effectively confirming his identity as Xiahou Demon.

“Lang Jun said that in times of danger, the Golden Armor Bean Mother can transform into a Puppet.”

Lu Miaoyun saw this scene and remembered what Lu Changsheng had told her earlier.

But the Golden Armor Bean Mother was planted by her on Lingcui Cliff.

Looking at the current situation, she gritted her teeth and immediately controlled her Flying Sword, flying towards Lingcui Cliff.

“It really is Xiahou Demon.”

Outside the Great Formation, Yu Ninghu, who was attacking the Great Formation, saw the black-robed man release a coffin and a Yin Corpse, and his greenish-black face slightly darkened.

He had previously suspected that this black-robed man was Xiahou Demon.

Now, seeing this Yin Corpse, he could almost confirm it.

“Since he has fallen into the Demonic Path, what difference is there between Xiahou Demon and other Demonic Path Cultivators?!”

Yu Ninghu’s eyes darkened, and without further thought, he fully attacked the weak point of the Great Formation in front of him.

Currently, the Great Formation had given up defense; he only needed to break through the Great Formation and join forces with the black-robed man to surely capture Ling Zixiao.

“Ling Zixiao!”

On Biyun Peak, Lu Miaohuan saw the Yin Corpse charging towards Ling Zixiao and quickly took out a two-meter-tall metal Puppet from her Storage Pouch, which was completely dark, held a saber in one hand and a shield in the other, and had five black javelins on its back.

“Go!”

Lu Miaohuan controlled this 2nd-Grade Puppet with her spiritual sense, using the Puppet Control Art taught by Lu Changsheng, to intercept the Yin Corpse.

“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—”

As the 2nd-Grade Puppet charged towards the Yin Corpse, the five javelins on its back shot out like lightning, all at once, towards the Yin Corpse, powerful and overbearing.

Lu Miaohuan did not have much combat experience, and her understanding of this Puppet was limited to Lu Changsheng’s previous introduction and her subsequent curious play with it.

So, facing this Yin Corpse, she immediately went all out.

“Clang, clang, clang!”

Each of these five javelins was like a Foundation Establishment strike, hitting the Yin Corpse and immediately producing a sound like metal clashing.

“How can this be?!”

Lu Miaohuan saw that the 2nd-Grade Puppet’s full-strength attack only left wounds on the Yin Corpse, failing to pierce through it.

“Roar!”

Faced with this attack, the Yin Corpse seemed to be enraged, letting out a furious roar, and its body surged with Yin Qi, charging towards the 2nd-Grade Puppet.

Immediately, the 2nd-Grade Yin Corpse and the 2nd-Grade Puppet began to fight.

However, it was clear that the 2nd-Grade Puppet was no match for the Yin Corpse.

Every fierce attack from the Yin Corpse caused a dent to appear on the 2nd-Grade Puppet.

“2nd-Grade Puppet, now is the time!”

Ling Zixiao saw this scene and immediately fully activated the Great Formation to suppress the black-robed man.

Then, a purple Talisman appeared in her hand and flew towards the black-robed man, intending to blast him to death with the Talisman.

“Not good!”

Seeing this, the black-robed man immediately guessed that Ling Zixiao must have some trump card.

He immediately formed hand seals, and his magical power surged, releasing a black bowl.

At the same time.

“Boom!”

Yu Ninghu broke through the Great Formation, transformed into a streak of light, and rushed in, wielding a crescent blade, charging towards Ling Zixiao.

“Damn it!”

Seeing Yu Ninghu suddenly charge in, Ling Zixiao’s face darkened slightly.

She immediately manipulated the Formation Plate, causing the Formation to operate, forming a suppressive force against Yu Ninghu, while a Talisman appeared in her hand.

High Grade 2nd-Grade Talisman — Thunderfire Boundless Talisman!

In her current state, she could at most use one 3rd-Grade Talisman!

Moreover, she could tell that Yu Ninghu’s strength was at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment.

With such strength, there was no need to use a 3rd-Grade Talisman at all!

“Boom, boom, boom—”

The Talisman in Ling Zixiao’s hand soared into the sky, transforming into endless heavenly thunder and earthly fire, surging mightily towards Yu Ninghu with astonishing power.

“Not good!”

Yu Ninghu’s body suddenly felt heavy, and seeing the Talisman’s attack, his greenish-black face drastically changed.

He quickly released several Talismans, forming layers of barriers, trying to escape.

But at this moment, the invisible force of the Great Formation suppressed him like a great mountain, his legs sinking into a swamp, making it difficult to move.

“Boom, boom, boom—”

Yu Ninghu was instantly engulfed by the endless thunder and fire.

“Pfft!”

Ling Zixiao spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, her already pale face now ashen white like paper.

Operating the Formation for so long had already caused a severe burden on her.

Now, fully activating the Formation to suppress Yu Ninghu and activating the 2nd-Grade Spirit Talisman immediately caused damage to her fragile Meridians and Dantian.

“Good Opportunity!”

The black-robed man’s face lit up with joy when he saw Ling Zixiao spitting blood.

As for Yu Ninghu’s situation, he paid no attention at all.

After all, Yu Ninghu was just a Puppet he had refined into a Corpse Slave.

Although it wasted a Corpse Seed, compared to Ling Zixiao and Lu Changsheng’s Opportunity, it was simply incomparable.

“All of you, kill for me!”

The black-robed man resisted the multicolored long spears, patted his Storage Pouch, and three more coffins appeared, from which three zombies emerged.

However, these three zombies were far inferior to the previous one; they were only 1st-Grade zombies.

“Bang, bang, bang—”

At the same time, the 2nd-Grade Puppet controlled by Lu Miaohuan was almost deformed by the Yin Corpse and sent flying.

“Roar!”

This Yin Corpse roared furiously and continued to charge towards Ling Zixiao.

“No, if I use another 2nd-Grade Talisman, I won’t be able to use the 3rd-Grade Talisman at all.”

Ling Zixiao looked at the charging 2nd-Grade Yin Corpse, clutching a 3rd-Grade Divine Lightning Talisman in her hand, her expression solemn.

However, just then.

“Whoosh!”

From Lingcui Peak, a golden light shot towards this place.

“Bang—”

The golden light directly sent the 2nd-Grade Yin Corpse flying.

It revealed a tall figure, clad in golden armor, radiating brilliant power and an imposing aura.

“This is?”

Ling Zixiao was startled by the scene before her.

How could the Lu have so many trump cards?

If she had known the Lu had a 2nd-Grade Puppet and this golden-armored person, whatever it was, why would she have needed to scheme so much?

“What is this now?!”

The black-robed man was also startled by this scene.

His Yin Corpse had been cultivated to the Middle Stage of 2nd-Grade, yet it was directly sent flying by this golden-armored person!

“This Lu Changsheng’s Lu actually has so many trump cards; the Opportunity he obtained is definitely not simple, it’s a great Opportunity!”

“And Ling Zixiao must still have Talismans in her hand, I don’t need to fight head-on, it’s better to go back and tell the Old Ancestor this news!”

Seeing this, the black-robed man thought that Ling Zixiao had just charged at him, surely intending to use a High Grade 2nd-Grade Talisman to kill him.

The current situation made him unsure how many more trump cards the opponent had.

Immediately, the black-robed man chose to give up, using the ‘mitian pearl’ to blast the Great Formation, preparing to leave.

“Want to leave!?”

Ling Zixiao saw this scene; how could she let the opponent leave?

Given her current situation, if the opponent left and then came back for a surprise attack, what then?!

“Suppress!”

Ling Zixiao manipulated the Formation Plate, causing the Great Formation to seal up, preventing the opponent from escaping, and continuously injected liquid magical power into the 3rd-Grade Talisman in her hand.

Buzz!

The purple Talisman flew into the air, emitting a powerful hum and Spiritual Pressure.

Then, it transformed into a towering Divine Lightning of the Nine Heavens!

Low Grade 3rd-Grade Talisman — Divine Lightning Talisman!

The power of this Talisman was comparable to a Core Formation Immortal Master’s strike!

Boom!

The purple lightning light burst forth, and endless lightning spread, illuminating the entire night, making it as bright as day.

At this moment, Bihu Mountain was like a world of lightning.

Violent lightning radiance flashed, turning into a sea of thunder, submerging the black-robed man.

Then, countless thunderous explosions permeated, making every inch of space filled with terrifying radiance.

“Boom, boom, boom—”

The lightning’s power even remained undiminished, blasting open a corner of the Bihu Mountain Great Formation where the black-robed man was located.

The entire ground under the purple lightning turned charred black, pitted and scarred, permeated with the destructive aura of thunder.

“This, this, this—”

“Such terrifying power!”

“Is this the legendary 3rd-Grade Talisman?!”

Everyone on Biyun Peak and Lake Heart Island, looking at the lightning that brightened the night like day and destroyed everything, were too shocked to speak.

“Pfft!”

Ling Zixiao, seeing this scene, spat out another mouthful of blood, her entire body limp and powerless.

At this moment, her magical power was almost depleted, and her Meridians and Dantian were throbbing with pain.

The magical power required by the 3rd-Grade Talisman exceeded her imagination, almost draining all the magical power in her body.

“Ling Zixiao.”

Upon seeing this, Lu Miaohuan immediately controlled her Flying Sword, rushed out from Biyun Peak, and embraced Ling Zixiao.

From her Storage Pouch, she took out a bottle of Medicinal Pills and fed them to Ling Zixiao, then took out a healing Talisman and used it on Ling Zixiao.

“Roar!”

The 2nd-Grade Yin Corpse roared and howled at this scene.

“Bang—”

The Golden Armor Lishi unleashed another powerful punch, sending the 2nd-Grade Yin Corpse flying.

“The rest… is up to you.”

Ling Zixiao said in an extremely weak voice.

“Sister Zixiao, don’t worry.”

Lu Miaohuan gritted her teeth and replied.

She immediately took out several Talismans and charged towards the three 1st-Grade Yin Corpses.

All of them had quite a few Talismans given by Lu Changsheng.

At this moment, Lu Miaoyun also arrived from Lingcui Cliff, took out several Talismans, and blasted them towards the three 1st-Grade Yin Corpses.

Soon after, the battle ended.

The three 1st-Grade Yin Corpses were blasted to death by the two women, while the 2nd-Grade Yin Corpse was suppressed by the Golden Armor Lishi.

“Zhenzhen, Zhiyue, Linger, Xianzhi, Yun’er, Xiaoru, you all keep an eye on the surrounding situation.”

At this moment, Lu Miaohuan took a deep breath and spoke to the other children of the Lu Family.

Now that Ling Zixiao was almost unconscious, they had to stabilize the situation.

Immediately, Lu Miaoyun had the Golden Armor Lishi guard the crack in the Great Formation.

The other women and several children of the Lu Family took over the Talismans from Lu Miaoyun and Lu Miaohuan, assuming a stance of strict readiness.

Time passed bit by bit.

This night, for Bihu Mountain, was a sleepless night.

It was unknown how long passed, but as the sky began to lighten with the first hint of dawn, a figure in snow-white clothes with a clear and beautiful face descended outside Bihu Mountain.

“Miaoge!”

“Sister!”

“Aunt!”

Seeing this figure, everyone at Bihu Mountain immediately showed joyful expressions.

And Ling Zixiao, in Lu Miaohuan’s arms, completely fainted at this moment.