Chapter 449: Lu: Confused, haven’t seen you for many years, I miss you so much!

“Star Chessboard!”

With that, Lingfeng True Person’s chessboard soared into the sky, hovering like a celestial curtain, with black and white chess pieces falling from it.

“Buzz buzz buzz—”

The black and white pieces fell, forming a mysterious Formation, even leveraging a portion of the Tian Yuan Secret Realm’s power.

Lu Changsheng realized that Lingfeng True Person was a Formation Cultivator, capable of arranging Formations at will through his Magic Treasure.

Beside him, Chu Qingyi, with her cold and exquisite features, held a Magical Sword, her Sword Intent overwhelming, as she charged towards the Core Formation ghost Cultivator entangled with Hu Xiao True Person.

This ghost Cultivator was already no match for Hu Xiao True Person; now, facing Chu Qingyi’s addition, he was immediately forced into a retreat, wailing miserably.

The last Core Formation True Person from Luoxia Sect led the Four Great Immortal Sects’ Disciples, forming a battle Formation, condensing terrifying Magical Power attacks to bombard the ghosts.

Any ghost that rushed out from under the stone tablet was instantly annihilated by these Magical Power attacks.

“Is this the combat power of an Immortal Sect?”

“Core Formation True Persons are terrifying!”

Other Cultivators and clan Cultivators were all inwardly shocked upon seeing this scene.

Although they were all Foundation Establishment Cultivators,

except for Lu Changsheng and a small number of others, most had never witnessed a Core Formation battle or their true combat power.

It was through this battle today that they caught a glimpse of the Core Formation True Person’s strength.

They clearly realized the gap between Foundation Establishment Cultivators and Core Formation True Persons.

No matter how peerless a Prodigy you are, it’s difficult to overcome the chasm between major Realms!

“It seems this battle Formation has great potential…”

Lu Changsheng muttered inwardly as he watched the methods of the Four Great Immortal Sects’ Disciples.

He could tell that the battle Formation of the Four Great Immortal Sects’ Disciples was not proficient, nor was it harmonious enough.

They had only formed a simple battle Formation through some secret method and Magical Artifacts as a medium.

If his own children were to Cultivate the Five Elements Yuanhe Sutra and form a Five Elements battle Formation, its power would far surpass their current effect.

As the ghosts were suppressed, the spine-chilling, sharp howling sounds gradually diminished.

However, Core Formation ghost Cultivators still appeared, charging towards Chu Qingyi and the others.

But these ghost Cultivators posed no real threat to Chu Qingyi and the others.

“It’s too terrifying. If not for the four Immortal Masters presiding, if such ghost Cultivators appeared, even a Core Formation Sect would be annihilated!”

Someone whispered, their voice filled with lingering fear.

No one had expected that what was supposed to be a good Opportunity would encounter such an unexpected situation.

“Rumble rumble—”

“Rumble rumble—”

Besides the rumbling of the battle, the entire Tian Yuan Secret Realm was shaking violently, causing the sky to gradually become enveloped in a layer of grayish-black haze, as if exuding an Aura of decay and ruin.

“Oh no, is the Tian Yuan Secret Realm about to collapse!?”

At this moment, Lu Changsheng noticed faint dark cracks appearing in the sky, revealing a terrifying Aura, and immediately realized something was wrong.

Under normal circumstances, even if a Tian Yuan Secret Realm were to collapse and shatter, it would require a long process.

At least several years, decades, or even a hundred years.

However, this Tian Yuan Secret Realm was directly beginning to decay and fall apart.

Not just him, but Lingfeng True Person and Chu Qingyi also noticed the situation.

“Go, everyone head to the exit!”

Lingfeng True Person’s face changed between shades of gloom, and he decisively shouted.

When a Tian Yuan Secret Realm collapses, one might be teleported out.

But it’s also possible to be swept into the void.

Ordinary Cultivators, once they enter the void, will surely die!

Even Core Formation True Persons facing the hazy turbulent currents in the void would have only a slim chance of survival.

“Hehehe—”

Just then, a low laugh suddenly echoed, making all the Cultivators present feel a chill down their spines, their scalps tingle, and their Qi and blood surge.

The temperature in the world seemed to plummet at that moment, becoming bone-chilling, as if falling into an ice cellar.

“Not good!”

“Be careful!”

Lingfeng True Person, Chu Qingyi, and the others all suddenly changed their expressions, a strong sense of alarm rising in their hearts as they realized something was amiss.

“Buzz—”

A blurry figure suddenly stepped out.

He wore a white jade crown and a tattered, ancient white Qilin cloud robe.

On his exposed skin, such as his palms, cheeks, and neck, one could see clumps of unsettling red hair.

“What is this?”

“How does this look a bit like an Yin Corpse?”

Everyone present felt a surge of dread upon seeing this figure, as if standing on the edge of an abyss, with a prickling sensation on their backs, and treading on thin ice.

They just felt this figure was extremely terrifying.

Even Lu Changsheng felt a chill at this moment, sensing that this figure was incredibly terrifying and impossible to contend with!

“Hehehe—”

The figure’s hollow, lifeless eyes looked towards Chu Qingyi and Hu Xiao True Person, shooting out two beams of blood-red light, and let out a low, sinister, strange laugh.

The sound was muffled and sharp, making one’s heart tremble, Qi and blood surge, almost causing them to faint.

However, before the laughter stopped, the figure appeared behind Hu Xiao True Person at some unknown point, and a red-haired palm struck straight out.

“This!”

Hu Xiao True Person’s eyes widened, feeling as if this palm strike contained the power of space, and he was stuck in a quagmire, unable to struggle. He could only circulate his Magical Power, forming a Magical Power spiritual shield to resist the attack.

“Boom!”

The burly and tall Hu Xiao True Person’s face immediately changed under this blow. His spiritual power shield shattered, and he was sent flying horizontally with a crash, smashing into the ground and forming a large pit several feet deep, stirring up Chensha.

Just then, Chu Qingyi, standing nearby, had her Magical Sword flash with spiritual light, her Sword Intent overwhelming, as she fiercely slashed at the figure’s shoulder.

“Clang!”

A metallic clang echoed.

Chu Qingyi’s astonishing sword strike landed on the red-haired figure as if nothing had happened.

It only caused some damage to his ancient, tattered Qilin cloud robe, revealing his red-haired body underneath.

“This…”

Chu Qingyi’s cold and arrogant expression suddenly changed dramatically.

She was very clear about the power of her sword strike.

Even a Third-Order Body Cultivator would not dare to withstand it with their Physical Body.

Yet, the opponent was completely unharmed.

“Quickly leave the Tian Yuan Secret Realm!”

Lingfeng True Person’s face was extremely grim as he continued to shout loudly, his hands forming incantation gestures.

Upon the Star Chessboard hovering in the sky, black and white pieces fell, seemingly intending to seal and intercept the red-haired figure.

The other clan Cultivators and the Disciples of the Four Great Immortal Sects dared not delay or hesitate at this moment, knowing that a battle of this Rank was beyond their capabilities, and they could only flee quickly!

Seeing this, Lu Changsheng did not hesitate in the slightest, running along with the main group.

“Interesting, simply interesting.”

Just then, a young man suddenly let out a soft laugh: “I didn’t expect such an anomaly to appear in this Tian Yuan Secret Realm. I suppose this situation also came as a surprise to your Jiang Country’s Four Great Immortal Sects, and is beyond your control, isn’t it?”

“Since that’s the case, I don’t mind adding fuel to the fire for you!”

With that, the young man’s Aura surged violently, black light flowed over his body, and a powerful and astonishing Magical Power Aura erupted.

A small black arrow in his hand suddenly shot towards Lingfeng True Person, who was setting up a Formation, emitting a sharp, piercing hum.

The Luoxia Sect Immortal Master nearby, seeing this, fiercely struck out with his small seal Magic Treasure to defend Lingfeng True Person against this attack.

“Demonic Path Cultivator!”

The other Cultivators nearby, seeing this, couldn’t help but feel shocked and their expressions changed drastically.

Many clan Cultivators immediately conjured Talismans and Magical Artifacts, frantically fleeing in other directions, towards the Tian Yuan Secret Realm exit.

“The hunt has begun!”

At this moment, another scrawny old man suddenly let out a sinister laugh, his body’s Aura soared, and he abruptly transformed into a terrifyingly muscular man two meters tall.

“Whoosh whoosh whoosh—”

An astonishing and surging Core Formation Magical Power erupted, with a layer of dark light swirling around his body.

Within this dark light, a hideous demon seemed to be lurking, faintly discernible, enveloping and covering all directions.

This was precisely the Core Formation cultivator’s Domain!

“Ah—”

The Cultivators enveloped by the Domain immediately offered no resistance, only a mournful scream was heard.

One could vaguely see that within the dark Domain, there seemed to be demons tearing people in half, blood splattering.

The other Cultivators nearby, seeing this scene, watched as Foundation Establishment Cultivators who were just companions met a tragic end in an instant, and their faces all turned pale.

But at this moment, no one thought of taking action or confronting this Core Formation Demonic Cultivator.

They only hastily cast secret arts, flying towards the Tian Yuan Secret Realm entrance.

The gap between Foundation Establishment and Core Formation cultivators was like a chasm!

Although there was a chance to act together at this time, no one was leading or maintaining order, and no one was willing to be the first to act.

Moreover, fleeing now only required escaping from other Cultivators, not necessarily from the pursuit of a Core Formation True Person.

“You Demonic Path scoundrels, you’re seeking death!”

Lingfeng True Person’s face was incredibly grim upon seeing this scene.

Originally, their Four Great Immortal Sects had planned to set up a net in the Tian Yuan Secret Realm to kill Cultivators from other enemy countries.

Especially since they noticed that some forces were secretly fanning the flames, hoping to use this Opportunity to catch big fish.

Who knew that such a change would occur in the Tian Yuan Secret Realm, causing the situation to spiral out of their control.

If these clan Cultivators and Sect Disciples suffered heavy losses, their entire Jiang Country Cultivation World would be severely weakened, making it difficult to cope with the Cultivation World war!

“Boom!”

The red-haired figure struggled free from the Formation’s restraints, and a large red-haired palm struck the chessboard Formation in front, causing Lingfeng True Person’s Qi and blood to churn and his face to turn pale.

“Demonic Path seeks death! Tiger God Transformation!”

Hu Xiao True Person, who had just been struck into a deep pit by the red-haired figure, soared into the sky.

His face was pale, and blood dripped from the corner of his mouth; the previous blow had clearly not been easy to bear.

But in the current situation, he knew he had to stabilize the situation.

As he roared loudly, his burly and tall body grew several inches, and a white tiger phantom coiled around him, causing the Third-Order white tiger in the sky to let out a roar, and the man and beast began to merge.

“Holy crap, it seems the Four Great Immortal Sects really messed up.”

“Indeed, if you walk by the river often, you’re bound to get your shoes wet.”

Lu Changsheng realized that the Four Great Immortal Sects had messed up when he saw this scene.

If it were just these two Demonic Path Immortal Masters, he naturally knew it wasn’t a big problem.

But that red-haired figure, he feared, could not be dealt with even by the combined efforts of Lingfeng True Person, Hu Xiao True Person, Chu Qingyi, and the Core Formation cultivator from Luoxia Sect.

“Moreover, there might be Core Formation Demonic Cultivators mixed in here!”

Lu Changsheng strongly suspected that among these Cultivators, besides Nangong Mili, there were other Core Formation Demonic Cultivators.

It’s just that these Core Formation cultivators might genuinely be here for the Tian Yuan Secret Realm and are not allied with the two people who just appeared.

“Whoosh!”

Just then, a handsome young man suddenly attacked Lu Changsheng.

A surge of powerful Magical Power coiled around him like a spiritual snake.

“Hmm!?”

Lu Changsheng’s eyes narrowed slightly, his purple flying shuttle suddenly soared into the air, and he cast a Talisman from his hand, breaking through the Magical Power, and knowingly asked: “Fellow Daoist, did Lu offend you in some way?”

“Hmph!”

The young man merely snorted coldly and continued to attack Lu Changsheng.

He was just testing before, and now his Aura surged, a Core Formation-level Magical Power might suddenly pouring out.

“Holy crap, another Core Formation True Person!”

“Damn it, why are there so many Core Formation True Persons!”

“Run!”

“Hey, isn’t that Bi Hu Mountain Lord Lu Changsheng? Did he offend this Core Formation True Person?”

The other Cultivators nearby, seeing this scene, all changed their expressions drastically and hastily avoided, fearing being caught in the crossfire.

Among them, a few Cultivators from Qingyun Territory recognized Lu Changsheng, and seeing this, their expressions were surprised and puzzled.

Jin Zan, for example, felt a surge of excitement and joy at this scene, hoping that Lu Changsheng would be immediately killed by this Core Formation True Person.

“Since you want to play, then I’ll play with you.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled inwardly as he looked at the young man disguised as Nangong Mili.

He activated a Third-Order Stealth Talisman from his storage ring, and his entire body transformed into a rainbow light, shooting in another direction.

“Hmph, trying to escape!”

Nangong Mili snorted lightly, and her entire body, like a rainbow light, streaked towards Lu Changsheng.

She was currently using the mitian pearl and did not want to reveal her true identity, so she only used her cultivation and Magical Power at the Early Stage of Core Formation.

However, this strength was more than enough to deal with Lu Changsheng.

But even so, Nangong Mili was still very cautious.

During her year in Jiang Country, she had been following Lu Changsheng’s situation and information, knowing that he was definitely not as simple as he appeared!

“Hiss, is that a Third-Order Talisman!?”

Someone gasped upon seeing Lu Changsheng’s actions.

One must know that Third-Order Talismans were rare and valuable; Lu Changsheng’s use of a Third-Order Talisman at this moment seemed incredibly extravagant to them.

“Even if this Mountain Lord Lu is a Third-Order Talisman Master, escaping the pursuit of a Core Formation True Person might not be easy.”

“If a Third-Order Talisman Master encounters a False Core True Person, they might be able to contend for a bit, but if they encounter a Core Formation True Person, they’ll likely only find death!”

“This Mountain Lord Lu has some tricks up his sleeve, to actually be able to offend a Core Formation True Person.”

The others didn’t linger, rushing towards the Tian Yuan Secret Realm entrance.

A moment later.

Lu Changsheng arrived at the edge of the Tian Yuan Secret Realm, stopping his figure, his green robe fluttering, his hands clasped behind his back.

Looking at Nangong Mili approaching, a faint smile hung on the corner of his lips as he said: “Nangong Mili, after so many years, I’ve missed you dearly.”

“Hmm!?”

Nangong Mili’s figure suddenly froze, shocked in her heart, not expecting Lu Changsheng to recognize her.

One must know that the effect of this mitian pearl was astonishing; even ordinary Core Formation cultivators couldn’t see through her disguise.

She said nothing, extremely wary, and struck out a purple Magical Power hand from a distance, accompanied by a smoke-like, misty Aura, pressing down towards Lu Changsheng.

At this moment, the Nine Treasures Wishful Bone on Lu Changsheng’s chest glowed, and his Core Formation-level Magical Power had already been released.

Within his Qi Sea Dantian, the Golden Core Dao foundation submerged in the Dantian lake slowly rose, forming an invisible Qi mechanism around him, preventing the purple Magical Power hand from descending.

“How is this possible!?”

Nangong Mili’s expression was startled and doubtful, her heart churning like a stormy sea, unable to calm down for a long time.

She clearly remembered that Lu Changsheng was only at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment back then, only breaking through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment with her Mystic Yin Jade Liquid!

How many years had it been, and he had already broken through to the Golden Core Realm!?

“Nangong Mili, do you hate me that much?”

“As the saying goes, a day as husband and wife creates a hundred days of kindness. We had years of marital affection; is there anything we can’t sit down and discuss properly?”

“How have you been all these years? Did you encounter any dangers on your way back to Jin Country after we parted?”

Lu Changsheng’s appearance was handsome, as refined as jade, and his voice was gentle as he spoke.