Chapter 269: With Lord Lu here, we’ll be alright tonight!

“Puff, puff, puff—”

Lu Miaoge’s Jianghe One Qi Crossbow flashed wildly, and a brilliant blue light surged forth, piercing and scattering the black smoke human Face in the night sky.

However, the black smoke was incredibly dense; as soon as it was scattered, it reformed, continuing to attack Lu Miaoge.

“Ice Seal Talisman!”

Seeing this, Lu Miaoge’s expression tightened. She knew that relying on the Jianghe One Qi Crossbow wouldn’t be enough to defeat the opponent.

She took out a second-tier Ice Seal Talisman. Immediately, a cold Aura enveloped the area, sweeping towards the black smoke human Face, aiming to freeze it solid.

Facing the Ice Seal Talisman, the black smoke human Face was covered in specks of ice, appearing sluggish and stiff.

“Water Dragon Art, True Water Transforms into Dragon!”

Upon seeing this, Lu Miaoge immediately formed hand seals, casting an Advanced Spell from the Supreme Goodness is Like Water Art.

Her internal magical power and surrounding Spiritual Qi converged and surged, causing a swirl of water vapor above her head, gradually forming a lifelike, vivid mini water Dragon.

“Xiaolan, step back!”

On the other side, the gaunt old man faced the Flying Sword that Lu Changsheng sent, his voice hoarse and grating.

As he spoke, two black chains suddenly shot out from his sleeves, like two lifelike black snakes with flicking tongues.

“Whoosh! Whoosh!”

These two black chains, like giant pythons, entangled and bound the Flying Sword, as if trying to strangle it.

“Clang!”

The black chains collided with the Flying Sword, producing a metallic clang.

Then, the two chains, like dark spiritual snakes, tightly wrapped around the Flying Sword, emitting sharp, grating ‘crack, crack, crack’ sounds.

“A bit of skill.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled, knowing that this gaunt old man was quite skilled.

He patted his Spirit Beast Pouch, releasing his Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.

Now that the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm had Advanced to the second-tier, he wanted to see its actual combat power.

After all, if he could resolve the battle so easily, he would expose too much of his strength, especially his Sword Cultivator techniques.

Back then, he had acted in Hongye Valley Market, using Qijiao Great Freedom Sword Sutra techniques to kill two rogue Cultivators. If he were to use the Split Light Sword Shadow technique now, people would definitely recognize him as the Sword Cultivator from back then, causing trouble.

“Whoosh!”

As soon as the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm appeared, its wings flapped, transforming into a bloodthirsty, fierce golden light that suddenly shot towards the gaunt old man.

“What is this!?”

Facing this golden light, the gaunt old man’s eyes twitched slightly, and a bad premonition arose in his heart.

He dared not be careless and quickly formed hand seals, conjuring a dark green small shield.

A green light barrier shot out from the dark green small shield, enveloping the gaunt old man and Tao Xiaolan.

“Bang!!!”

A violent collision sound rang out.

The Six-Winged Golden Silkworm directly crashed onto the dark green small shield, causing the shield to dent slightly.

“Hiss, what a tough Physical Body. What kind of Spirit Beast is this!?”

Seeing this, the gaunt old man looked at the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, his eyelids twitching again.

He immediately formed hand seals, sending a chain towards the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.

The Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, clearly angered by the collision, completely ignored the black chain. Golden light erupted and surged around its body, transforming into the size of a golden bucket, and continued to fiercely strike the dark green small shield.

“Not bad, slash!”

Lu Changsheng nodded slightly upon seeing this, then brought his two fingers together and pointed at his Spiritual Artifact.

“Buzz buzz buzz—”

The spiritual sword, which was being entangled by the black chains, immediately vibrated wildly. Streaks of sharp Sword Qi burst forth, tearing through the air and attacking the gaunt old man.

“Not good!”

Seeing this, the gaunt old man produced a white long banner. He formed hand seals, and streaks of white mist flew out from it, forming white walls.

At the same time, the small water Dragon above Lu Miaoge’s head took shape.

The water Dragon grew rapidly at a visible rate, transforming into a majestic, divine water Dragon with prominent horns and brilliant blue scales.

“Water Dragon Roar!”

Lu Miaoge formed hand seals, her Aura like water.

“Roar—”

In an instant, the water Dragon roared to the sky, unleashing a vast, profound, and powerful Dragon roar.

The Dragon roar, composed of thousands of syllables, surged forth, forming gusts of hurricane-force winds that swept towards the black smoke human Face.

“Puff, puff, puff—”

The black smoke human Face, formed by Seven Fiends Wolf Smoke, was continuously cut, torn, and scattered by the Dragon roar hurricane, completely collapsing.

“How is this possible!?”

Fang Yu’s eyes widened in surprise upon seeing this.

One must know that his ‘Seven Fiends Wolf Smoke Gourd’ was a very powerful Spiritual Artifact.

When he first underwent Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, he relied on this gourd to escape from a Foundation Establishment Middle Stage Cultivator.

But now, Lu Miaoge had actually broken his Seven Fiends Wolf Smoke with a single Spell.

“Seven Fiends Wolf Smoke, Heavenly Wolf Howls at the Moon!”

Fang Yu’s eyes were fierce. He formed hand seals, and his magical power surged, causing the scattered wolf smoke in the air to re-condense, attempting to form a Seven Fiends Heavenly Wolf.

“Water Dragon Art! Break!”

Lu Miaoge formed hand seals, causing the water Dragon in the air to roar, brandishing its claws and teeth, and directly attacking the condensing black smoke, tearing it to pieces.

The water Dragon’s body shimmered with ripples, and brilliant blue water vapor surged, refining and evaporating much of the black wolf smoke.

“Ow, ow, ow—”

As the wolf smoke was refined and evaporated by the water Dragon, a series of ghostly wails and wolf howls immediately rang out.

“Not bad.”

Lu Changsheng smiled upon seeing this.

Although he had a general understanding of Lu Miaoge’s strength, he wasn’t entirely clear about her specific combat power.

Through the Water Dragon Art before him, he gained a clearer understanding.

“Seven Luminaries Sword Qi, kill!”

He continued to look at his opponent, the gaunt old man.

The Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp flickered in his Dantian, and countless Sword Qi burst from his palm, transforming into wisps of sharp Sword Qi that attacked the gaunt old man.

Facing such a fierce offensive, the gaunt old man could only defend with his dark green small shield and white long banner.

“Damn it! Didn’t she just undergo Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment not long ago? And how could a Foundation Establishment Cultivator from a small Family have such strength!?”

Fang Yu’s Face was grim and ugly.

He hadn’t expected his Seven Fiends Wolf Smoke to not only be broken but for this Spiritual Artifact to be destroyed here.

He looked to the side and noticed that his fourth brother was being suppressed by Lu Changsheng, only able to constantly defend. His Face immediately became even uglier.

He had come here with a condescending, playful attitude for revenge.

But now that the revenge had just begun, his side was being suppressed, making him feel incredibly frustrated and angry.

He felt like a clown.

“Xiaolan, send a message to Big Brother and Second Brother!”

Fang Yu transmitted a message to Tao Xiaolan.

Although he was frustrated and angry, he knew that in this situation, he couldn’t stubbornly save Face.

Although he still had trump cards, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge were clearly not simple, and they definitely had other means.

“Yes, Brother Yu.”

Tao Xiaolan had long seen that their situation was unfavorable and wanted to send a message for help.

However, considering her Dao Companion’s feelings and Big Brother’s previous instructions, she hadn’t sent the message immediately.

“Hmm, are they calling for backup?”

Lu Changsheng’s Divine Sense was keen, and he noticed Fang Yu transmitting a message to Tao Xiaolan.

Although he couldn’t hear the content of their transmission, seeing Tao Xiaolan take out a communication Talisman, he roughly guessed that the other party was calling for people.

“Miaoge, let’s finish this quickly.”

Lu Changsheng immediately transmitted a message to Lu Miaoge.

“Huh? Okay!”

Lu Miaoge heard this and, without hesitation, formed hand seals, saying, “Water Dragon Art! Sword Qi like Water!”

In an instant, the water Dragon roared, unleashing sharp Sword Qi that attacked Fang Yu.

Because of Lu Changsheng’s Taiyi Dao Seed, her Supreme Goodness is Like Water Art also gained a Spell that transforms water vapor into swords.

Then, she patted her Storage Pouch and took out the second-tier top-grade Talisman that Lu Changsheng had given her.

“It’s a pity that the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp and True Yang Five Elements Sword were used in public at Hongye Valley Market back then, so it’s not very convenient to use them now. Otherwise, why would I need to waste Talismans?”

Lu Changsheng looked at the gaunt old man and sighed.

Then he took out three second-tier Talismans and launched them at the gaunt old man.

Meanwhile, in a small courtyard.

The red-robed strongman and the bald man watched the battlefield.

“These two are not simple. Lu Changsheng is not only incredibly strong, but he also has a second-tier Spirit Beast. The Legacy he obtained is definitely not just a Talisman Legacy!”

“That little girl too. Fang Yu, with his Seven Fiends Wolf Smoke Gourd, can even fight a Foundation Establishment Middle Stage Cultivator, but now he’s actually no match for that little girl.”

The bald strongman rubbed the scar on his head and spoke.

“These two’s combat power is indeed not simple. I’d even believe they’re Immortal Sect Disciples; they don’t seem like useless Foundation Establishment Cultivators from a small Family at all!”

The red-robed strongman spoke.

As he spoke, a flickering jade Talisman appeared in his hand.

“Oh, they’re calling for help so quickly.”

The red-robed strongman sneered, “Since that kid Fang Yu doesn’t want to play anymore, let’s make our move. These two must have great Opportunities. If we capture them, we’ll have a great harvest this time.”

“That kid Fang Yu really has quite a bit of Luck and Opportunity.”

The bald strongman grinned sinisterly, “He obtained an Opportunity Legacy from a Core Formation True Person’s Immortal Cave back then. Now that we’ve come with him, we can still encounter such a great Opportunity.”

“Hahahaha, indeed, that kid is truly a lucky star.”

The two laughed heartily, then shot into the sky, transforming into streaks of light and flying towards the commercial street.

“Hiss, this Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family Old Ancestor is quite powerful! I heard she only underwent Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment a few years ago, yet she already has such combat power!”

“Not just her, this Bi Hu Mountain Lord also underwent Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment only a few years ago.”

“I heard before that this Mountain Lord Lu relied on Symbol Arrays to kill three Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and I thought his combat power was entirely dependent on Talismans. I didn’t expect his actual combat prowess to be so extraordinary.”

“That’s right, with Mountain Lord Lu here, tonight is settled!”

In the market, many people watched the battle on the commercial street from afar.

Although they didn’t dare to get close, they could still see the general situation of the battle.

Seeing that Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge clearly had the upper hand, they relaxed.

“Wait, what’s going on? How are there two more Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators?”

Just then, someone suddenly saw two streaks of light appear, flying towards the commercial street.

“These two Foundation Establishment Cultivators aren’t also rogue Cultivators, are they!”

“Most likely.”

“Doesn’t that mean this group of rogue Cultivators has four Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators!”

“No, there are also rogue Cultivators interfering with the market’s great array. This, this, this… no wonder they dared to directly attack the market!”

“It’s over, it’s over!”

“I hope Mountain Lord Lu can still set up a Symbol Array to suppress and kill the rogue Cultivators!”

Many Cultivators watched as two streaks of light aggressively flew towards the commercial street, and their hearts immediately sank.

After all, besides the Four Great Families arranging Foundation Establishment Cultivators to guard it, Hongye Valley Market had no other Foundation Establishment Cultivators stationed there.

Now, with the sudden appearance of two Foundation Establishment Cultivators, it was clear that they meant no good and were most likely accomplices of the rogue Cultivators.

Ninety percent of the people in the market had never seen a Foundation Establishment Cultivator before. Tonight, seeing so many Foundation Establishment Cultivators at once, they were all somewhat stunned.

At this moment, in the commercial district.

“Boom, boom, boom!”

Lu Changsheng launched a Thunderfire Reckless Talisman, transforming into endless heavenly thunder and earthly fire, attacking the gaunt old man.

Facing such a terrifying offensive, the gaunt old man cried out in distress.

He hadn’t expected Lu Changsheng, a Cultivator who had only undergone Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment a few years ago, to have such fierce combat power and even second-tier top-grade Talismans, practically on par with Immortal Sect true Disciples.

He fully activated his dark green small shield, forming a dark green light barrier.

A white long banner beside him fluttered, constantly emitting Rolling white mist, forming layers of barriers around him.

“Brother Yu!”

Tao Xiaolan, hiding behind the old man, trembled, only able to pray for her Big Brother and Second Brother to arrive quickly.

“Damn it!”

Fang Yu’s Face was incredibly grim.

Looking at the Rolling heavenly thunder and earthly fire, he gritted his teeth and took out a thick, reddish-yellow Talisman.

Under the activation of his magical power, this Talisman radiated a surging and powerful Aura.

“This is a Talisman Treasure, Miaoge, be careful!”

Lu Changsheng immediately called out a warning upon seeing this.

He thought to himself that this Fang Yu truly had quite an Opportunity, even possessing a Talisman Treasure.

He immediately launched two more Thunderfire Reckless Talismans, intending to suppress and kill the gaunt old man and Fang Yu.

“Hmm?”

Just then, he suddenly sensed two Auras shooting towards them.

“Foundation Establishment Late Stage, and two of them!?”

Lu Changsheng turned his head, his expression slightly solemn.

He hadn’t expected this group of rogue Cultivators to be so deeply hidden, actually having two Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivators.

No wonder they dared to do something as arrogant and childish as ‘sending a clock’.

Because they truly had the strength and confidence for it!

“It seems these Talismans can’t be saved today. I hope you don’t disappoint me and don’t make me lose money.”

Lu Changsheng muttered to himself, activating two Thunderfire Reckless Talismans in his hand. Endless heavenly thunder and earthly fire appeared, surging powerfully, attacking Fang Yu and the gaunt old man.

“Boom, boom, boom—”

Facing such a surging offensive, the gaunt old man’s dark green light barrier and the white mist emanating from his white long banner could not hold on, being swallowed by the endless heavenly thunder and earthly fire.

“Brother Yu!”

In the midst of the heavenly thunder and earthly fire, a shrill cry rang out.

“Xiaolan!”

Fang Yu’s eyes were bloodshot, remembering the scene of his parents’ tragic death ten years ago.

“Caw!”

Just then, the reddish-yellow Talisman in his hand activated, accompanied by the cry of a divine bird, transforming into a golden ring engulfed in flames.

The golden ring, like a Vermilion Bird divine bird, spread its wings, its flames burning fiercely, almost scorching open the dark night sky, and attacked Lu Miaoge.

“Vermilion Bird Ring, kill!”

Fang Yu’s eyes were blood red as he roared furiously, attempting to use this Talisman Treasure to kill Lu Miaoge and Lu Changsheng.

“Boom, boom, boom—”

The Vermilion Bird Ring scorched everything, tearing through the endless heavenly thunder and earthly fire, transforming into a majestic Vermilion Bird that attacked Lu Miaoge.

Facing such an offensive, Lu Miaoge was already prepared.

She held a second-tier top-grade Golden Light Talisman in her hand, which transformed into a brilliant golden light barrier, protecting herself.

At the same time, a Talisman depicting a bronze spear appeared in her hand, emitting a terrifying Aura.

It was the Bronze Spear Talisman Treasure that Lu Changsheng had given her.

She also sensed two Foundation Establishment Cultivators approaching, their Auras terrifying, and knew that this group of rogue Cultivators was far from simple, so she dared not hold back in the slightest.

“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—”

After seeing the gaunt old man die, Lu Changsheng produced a folding fan made of dark iron.

The folding fan transformed into numerous Nine-Nine Profound True Slabs that shot out, forming a dark iron armor, protecting Lu Miaoge.

He could tell that the Vermilion Bird Ring Talisman Treasure before him was quite extraordinary, a Talisman Treasure with terrifying destructive power, and he was worried it might harm Lu Miaoge.

At the same time, seeing the two Foundation Establishment Cultivators arrive, nearly a hundred Talismans streamed out from his sleeve, landing in the four directions of heaven and earth, intending to seal himself and Lu Miaoge.

“Boom!”

The Vermilion Bird Ring, like a golden divine bird, struck Lu Miaoge’s golden light barrier, causing a violent sound.

And countless flames burned on the golden light, causing the golden light to instantly dim and shatter into fragmented golden specks.

However, just as the Vermilion Bird Ring was about to continue its attack and kill Lu Miaoge.

“Puff!”

A reddish-golden Flying Sword shot out, bursting with endless sharp light, breaking through Fang Yu’s protective Qi shield.

Fang Yu’s hair stood on end, and his heart trembled.

The next moment, his vision spun, and he saw a headless corpse.

On the neck of the headless corpse was a reddish-golden Flying Sword.

“He’s the Sword Cultivator from back then…”

Fang Yu’s heart immediately filled with hatred, anger, and fear.

However, before he could think further, his consciousness plunged into endless darkness.