The Ninth Yang Appears, A Grand Gesture Of Reparation!
Just as Miao Chen and the others were conversing.
Over there.
Sword Qi crisscrossed, demonic energy surged like an ocean.
Xie Fei and Hu Yin, transformed into White Tiger Bodies, clashed fiercely, the battle situation changing in an instant.
The two were not fighting to the death, but after exchanging a single blow, they quickly shifted positions, transforming into streams of light and darting about.
Claw shadows and sword light intertwined, exploding with earth-shattering roars.
Hu Yin’s White Tiger Body was unmatched in power, its Gengjin energy tearing apart the void.
But Xie Fei’s movement techniques were nimble, and relying on Limitless Sword Qi and the Star Cloud Treasure Garment, he remained at ease, avoiding its sharpness.
The battle raged for a long time.
Hu Yin’s White Tiger Body gradually showed signs of fatigue.
The silver light dimmed, the demonic energy flowed unevenly, seemingly on the verge of collapse.
However, whenever his form became unsteady, the golden light shone brightly from the Wisdom Realm above his head.
The canopy rotated, showering down streaks of golden ripples.
Like a heavenly rain descending, it instantly stabilized the White Tiger Body, restoring its demonic energy and combat strength.
This canopy actually became an energy replenishment point for the Sacred Beast image!
“This Elder Xie Fei of the Everflow Sword Sect is quite extraordinary, able to fight Hu Yin for so long with only Transformation Level Six cultivation.”
“And look at his clothes, it’s a rare defensive Treasure Artifact!”
The fierce battle between Xie Fei and Hu Yin had already alarmed various factions on Demon Emperor Island.
In many hidden locations on the island, powerful Demon Clan experts were watching the battle.
Everyone was discussing in hushed tones.
Inside an Ancient Great Hall.
Spiritual light flowed, a water mirror hung in mid-air, clearly showing the battle between Xie Fei and Hu Yin.
Several great demons gathered in the hall.
The leader was a hunchbacked old demon, wearing a grey robe, his aura deep and unfathomable, clearly a Grotto-Heaven Realm expert.
His gaze was like lightning, as he stared at the water mirror and slowly said, “This kid from the Everflow Sword Sect, his Sword Dao attainment has reached the level of a Sword Emperor, and he is probably not far from the realm of a Sword Saint!
“In thousands of years, there have been few who have reached the pinnacle of the Sword Dao, yet he possesses this potential, truly astonishing!”
He paused, frowning and said, “However, this young man’s cultivation is eclectic.
“He has dabbled in the ways of Sword Cultivator, Body Cultivator, and Divine Cultivator.
“His combat strength is unparalleled in the short term, but he disperses his energy and will find it difficult to reach the peak of the Great Dao.
“Without a long-term plan, it is quite a pity.”
Another great demon interjected, his voice hoarse, like an old man’s but with a hint of etherealness.
This demon appeared as a woman, wearing a cloud-like long robe, her aura faint and elusive, her cultivation even surpassing the hunchbacked old demon by a notch or two.
She calmly said, “You’re right, a person’s energy is limited, as is time.
“Jack of all trades, master of none.
“But I observe that this young man fights with measured steps, leveraging his strengths and avoiding his weaknesses.
“It is clear that he understands his own Dao Heart.
“Without vast resources to support him, he would not cultivate in this manner.
“From this perspective, Xie Fei must possess some kind of great inheritance, with a huge supply of resources.”
A Transformation Level Nine great demon, upon hearing this, a flash of shock crossed his eyes: “If this is truly the case, this kid’s future is limitless!
“Hu Yin is at the half-step Transformation Level Seven, with the bloodline of a Sacred Beast and a Buddhist Treasure upon him, yet he has held on until now!
“Their cultivation levels differ by nine minor realms, Xie Fei’s combat strength can be called heaven-defying!”
Another Transformation Level Eight great demon exclaimed in amazement: “This Xie Fei of the Everflow Sword Sect.
“If he could break through to the Grotto-Heaven Realm, wouldn’t he be able to run rampant across Demon Emperor Island?”
The hunchbacked old demon shook his head, his gaze profound: “The Grotto-Heaven Realm is not so easily reached.
“Below the Transformation Realm, one can rely on skills and power to challenge those of higher levels.
“Above the Grotto-Heaven Realm, it’s about understanding the rules, and power and magical treasures are only auxiliary.
“Transcending levels to fight is almost impossible in the Grotto-Heaven Realm.
“Unless it’s the reincarnation of a Great Expert, or receiving the most powerful enlightenment, otherwise it’s difficult to achieve!”
His gaze returned to the water mirror, and he said in a deep voice: “The Grotto-Heaven Realm is still far away for them, let’s observe the present.
“Hu Yin has not yet exerted his full strength, I know his details.
“The five hundred thousand demon horde in the Wisdom Realm is not only a source of vow power, but if it were to fully erupt, even a Transformation Level Nine cultivator could be instantly killed!
“But this move comes at a great cost, and one misstep could result in Xie Fei being killed on the spot.
“At that time, how would the Dragon Palace Treasury be opened?
“The relationship between the Grand Princess and the Everflow Sword Sect would probably also become strained.”
The great demon in the cloud-like robe heard this, and her tone was calm: “My arrival is on the orders of the Grand Princess.
“If Xie Fei is in danger, I will intervene to save him and ensure his safety.
“Let me make it clear in advance, don’t try to stop me then.”
Her voice was calm, yet carried a powerful force.
The hunchbacked old demon’s eyes moved slightly, seeming to have a deep meaning, he nodded and said: “Since the Grand Princess has given this order, we will naturally obey.
“Let’s watch this battle.”
In the water mirror, Xie Fei and Hu Yin were engaged in a fierce battle.
……
On Xie Fei’s side, the battle with Hu Yin had reached a fever pitch.
Especially Hu Yin.
The White Tiger Body roared, Gengjin energy swept across, and the golden light of the Wisdom Realm flowed.
Buddhist chants resounded!
All the observers thought that the battle between the two would not be decided in a short time.
It was even possible that it would last for days and nights.
However.
Just as the sword energy roared and claw shadows surged like the sea.
Xie Fei abruptly stopped, standing in the void, laughing aloud: “Hu Yin!
“My formation is complete, be careful!”
Swish…
The Heaven and Earth suddenly shook.
Seventy-two dazzling rays of light shot up from the void, like star pillars piercing the nine heavens.
Each light pillar displayed a phenomenon.
Some were blazing flames burning the heavens, others were freezing ice sealing the earth, some were roaring thunder, or collapsing mountains… countless scenes, myriad spirits.
The light pillars intertwined, spiritual light flowing.
In an instant, they transformed into a vast magic array, enveloping the entire Heaven and Earth.
Rumble!
The universe turned upside down, Heaven and Earth lost their color, and the sun and moon lost their light.
The Seventy-Two Earthly Fiends Great Formation erupted with full force, emitting a terrifying pressure, as if it were its own world.
The pressure of the White Tiger Body, the killing intent of the innate Gengjin energy, the vow power of the Buddha Light from the Wisdom Realm… were all shattered by the light pillars, dissolving into nothingness.
Within the formation.
Spiritual energy was cut off, and the void stagnated.
Hu Yin suddenly felt disconnected from Heaven and Earth, and the flow of demonic energy was obstructed!
“What kind of great formation is this?!”
Hu Yin’s pupils constricted, his heart shocked.
He suddenly discovered that he could not sense the external spiritual energy!
Although Transformation Cultivators can internally circulate energy, if they are cut off from Heaven and Earth, their combat strength will be greatly reduced.
The power of this formation could actually change Heaven and Earth, far exceeding his imagination!
Not only was Hu Yin shocked.
Miao Chen and the others on the edge of the sword world were also dumbfounded, their eyes full of disbelief.
Miao Chen gripped the Black Scale Soul Devouring Whip tightly, tremblingly saying: “This… what kind of magic array is this?
“It can actually cut off Heaven and Earth and suppress Big Brother Hu Yin’s Sacred Beast body!”
Another demon frowned: “When did Xie Fei set up this formation?
“The Dao of Formations is so terrifying, how could a Nascent Soul Level Six cultivator have such an attainment?
“Could it be that he possesses an Ancient Inheritance?”
Various places on Demon Emperor Island.
The Demon Clan experts secretly watching the battle were also in an uproar.
Inside the Great Hall, the water mirror clearly showed the might of the Seventy-Two Earthly Fiends Great Formation.
The hunchbacked old demon suddenly stood up, losing his composure and saying: “Could this be the legendary Seventy-Two Earthly Fiends Great Formation?!
“The attack formation that is as famous as the Thirty-Six Celestial Gan Formation of the Central Heaven Region’s number one Holy Gate!
“Impossible!
“How could this formation appear in the Southern Border and fall into the hands of the Everflow Sword Sect?!”
His gaze was like lightning as he stared at the water mirror, muttering: “The Seventy-Two Earthly Fiends Formation, disrupts the heavenly light, brings down the sun and moon, creates its own world, and its attacks are unparalleled!
“Legend says that this formation requires seventy-two Earthly Fiends Flags and a formation base to work together.
“The one who sets up the formation must be proficient in the Dao of Formations and understand the changes in Earth Veins and the Creation of All Things.
“How can Xie Fei, a mere Nascent Soul cultivator, control it?”
The great demon wearing the cloud-like robe, neither male nor female, looked serious, slowly saying: “Seventy-two myriad spirit phenomena, the power to change Heaven and Earth, it is undoubtedly the Earthly Fiends Great Formation!
“Xie Fei secretly laid the formation base at some point and activated it during the battle.
“His timing was precise, a stroke of genius!
“Hu Yin has not entered the Grotto-Heaven Realm and cannot penetrate the secrets of space, this time he is likely to suffer a great loss!”
In the water mirror, the Earthly Fiends Great Formation completely erupted, Heaven and Earth were upside down, and spiritual light flowed.
Seventy-two light pillars intertwined into a net, transforming into an independent world, isolating spiritual energy and suppressing all things.
Hu Yin’s White Tiger Body trembled violently, the silver light dimmed, the Gengjin energy dissipated, and it could no longer continue.
He roared, wanting to use the Tear Heaven Claw again.
But his demonic power was like a broken river, unable to replenish after being consumed, and the claw shadow dissipated before it could even form.
The Tear Heaven Claw consumes an enormous amount of demonic power!
It needs Heaven and Earth spiritual energy to constantly nourish it.
Now that the spiritual energy is cut off, Hu Yin feels powerless.
He quickly activated the Wisdom Realm above his head, the golden light shining brightly, wanting to borrow the power of the more than forty thousand demon horde.
However.
Upon contact, there was no response!
The Wisdom Realm was clearly hanging above his head, and the Buddhist chants continued.
But it was like a broken string of pearls, the connection between the two was forcibly blocked by the formation!
“Damn it!”
Hu Yin’s face was livid with anger.
The Earthly Fiends Great Formation not only isolated Heaven and Earth, but also cut off his connection with the Wisdom Realm, greatly reducing his combat strength.
Even more terrifying was that a vast earth force surged out from the formation.
Heavy as a mountain, like sinking into a swamp, forcibly suppressing the White Tiger Body.
The silver light suddenly shattered, and the Sacred Beast image collapsed…
Hu Yin returned to his original appearance.
His burly figure stood in the formation, but he found it difficult to move.
Every movement was like carrying a mountain, his demonic energy was sluggish, like a mortal trapped in a mud pit.
He roared: “Xie Fei!
“If I hadn’t cultivated Buddhist techniques and my connection with the Wisdom Realm wasn’t deep, how could I be suppressed by your formation!
“Good! Good, a genius of the Dao of Formations!”
A deafening roar tore through the clouds.
Hu Yin’s eyes burned with anger, his demonic power surged, attempting to forcibly break free from the formation’s restraint.
But the light pillars of the Earthly Fiends Great Formation flowed.
Myriad phenomena, thunder, flames, mountains… alternately suppressed him.
Making him flustered and unable to escape.
Xie Fei then took a step forward and stood before Hu Yin: “This Heaven and Earth has become a desperate situation.
“The sky has no light, the sun and moon have fallen.
“What other tricks do you have? Use them now, it’s not too late.”
Although he was saying that he would wait for Hu Yin to use his power.
But before he finished speaking, he had already made his move, his sword tip stabbing towards the other’s throat.
It seemed as if he was about to be pierced.
“Stop!”
A hurried shout suddenly came from outside.
Following that.
A huge force came, and space was instantly torn apart.
“Elder Xie Fei of the Everflow Sword Sect, the outcome has been decided, please stop.”
A hunchbacked old demon suddenly blocked the sword.
The protective light rebounded, and Xie Fei was immediately thrown back.
“Grotto-Heaven Realm!”
In mid-air, Xie Fei stabilized his figure and exclaimed in surprise.
Then he sheathed his sword and stood: “Since a senior has intervened, then let’s end this matter here.”
The hunchbacked old demon nodded in satisfaction: “Not bad, not bad, a promising young man.”
At this moment.
An aura suddenly appeared.
It was none other than.
The Grand Princess of the Hundred Thousand Demon Mountains, Ninth Central!
“Taking advantage of my absence, you came to provoke my invited honored guest.
“Hu Yin, do you know your crime!”
As soon as she appeared, her face was like frost, her questioning cold and severe.
“I…”
Hu Yin wanted to say something, but he glanced at the hunchbacked old demon beside him.
But seeing the latter still smiling, his body trembled, and he quickly said: “I know my crime!”
Saying that.
He quickly stepped forward and bowed to Xie Fei: “Elder Xie, please forgive me.”
Hu Yin took out several items: “These are as a token of apology.
“I hope Elder Xie will accept them.”
Having already guessed that this was a test by Demon Emperor Island.
Faced with this situation, Xie Fei naturally responded with a smile and accepted the items.
“Xie Fei, dismantle this Earthly Fiends Formation first.
“I have something to discuss with you.”
Ninth Central’s gaze fell upon him.
Xie Fei complied and put away the formation base and flags.
After the hunchbacked old demon left with Hu Yin and the others, Ninth Central landed in the Guest Hall.
“There’s something I want to talk to you about.”
Ninth Central hesitated slightly: “If we go to the Dragon Palace Treasury, we need to be careful this time.
“I don’t know who spread the news that the Dragon Palace Treasury is about to open.
“Therefore, many forces and experts have recently come to the East Sea.
“This includes the two major Holy Lands of the Eastern Wasteland, and your Exquisite Holy Land in the Southern Border.
“Although I have done my best to suppress the news these days, the damage has already been done.
“So, my idea is to postpone the trip to the Dragon Palace Treasury and wait until things calm down…”
Upon hearing this, Zhou Hongxian was the first to object: “No! Wouldn’t that mean we’ve wasted our time?”
Xie Fei thought for a moment and nodded.
For this Dragon Palace Treasury, he had been soaking in the East Sea for a while, and he was about to be pickled.
And then they told him it was canceled?
He really wanted to jump up and curse.
Seeing their attitude, Ninth Central immediately smiled and nodded: “Good! That’s what I think too.
“I thought you would back down, it seems I underestimated you.
“On the path of cultivation, how can things always go smoothly?
“Without various trials and tribulations, it is impossible to reach the peak.
“Rest assured, although the Hundred Thousand Demon Mountains will not send too many experts this time, ensuring your safety is not a problem.”
Xie Fei couldn’t help but ask: “Then when will we set off?”
“The sooner the better, otherwise, more forces and experts will come,” Ninth Central replied, “Tomorrow!”
After agreeing to set off early tomorrow morning, Ninth Central left in a hurry, seemingly to make some arrangements.
Xie Fei finally had some free time to check the gifts from Hu Yin.
Upon inspection.
Not only him, but Zhou Hongxian beside him was also shocked.
“Hu Yin is so generous?”
Zhou Hongxian was very surprised: “A Treasure Artifact!
“Two top-grade spirit medicines only found in the Buddhist sect of the Central Heaven Region, Bodhi Seeds!”
This Treasure Artifact is a Buddhist treasure.
It is a Demon Subduing Pestle.
After careful study, Xie Fei discovered that although this thing is considered ordinary among Treasure Artifacts, its killing power is extremely great!
One strike, and if you’re not careful, even a Transformation Level Nine cultivator would be seriously injured!
“This is a magical treasure specifically designed to break through protective light shields and Body Cultivator defenses.”
Xie Fei judged.
Zhou Hongxian thought of something and quickly reminded him: “But don’t refine this thing casually, Buddhist objects are different from ordinary magical treasures.
“If you are not careful, the user is likely to be influenced by the magical treasure, enter the empty gate, and become a Buddhist follower.”
Xie Fei nodded, this was not the time to study magical treasures.
He first put away the Treasure Artifact-level Demon Subduing Pestle.
Then he looked at the two Bodhi Seeds.
Bodhi Seeds, born from the Bodhi tree of the Buddhist sect.
Legend says they have the effect of opening up wisdom and purifying heart demons.
They rarely appear outside the Buddhist sect and are a top-grade treasure medicine.
“Judging from its age, it should be a thousand years old, enough to rival a ten-thousand-year-old ginseng or Lingzhi!”
Xie Fei judged: “And most importantly, it doesn’t need to be refined into a pill, it can be taken directly.
“It seems that Hu Yin has indeed obtained some Buddha’s inheritance, and everything he gave is a Buddhist object.”