Lu Zhou looked at Ning Wanqing and asked, “You know about this formation?”
Ning Wanqing smiled and said, “Yes. This formation is ancient. It has existed for at least tens of thousands of years. For a formation to last for such a long time, it’s not just because of the Dao inscriptions. It has to do with the geographical conditions and favorable timing as well. There are many ancient formations that vanished with the passage of time. All the ancient formations that survived the ravages of time are strange and dangerous. They’re powerful and extraordinary, but they’re highly dangerous. If you’re not careful, you’ll be trapped in the formations. It’s hard to guarantee one’s life or death…”
Si Wuya said, “I didn’t expect that Judge Ning is knowledgeable about formations as well.”
Ning Wanqing recognized Si Wuya’s voice and said, “I heard that Mister Seven of the Evil Sky Pavilion is well-read and extremely intelligent. Do you also know about this formation?”
Si Wuya said, “Yes. The Star Gathering Formation is used to gather Primal Qi. The place it’s located is extremely hot and is indeed slightly dangerous. However, it’s not as exaggerated as you described. Moreover, the Sky Martial Court used to send their disciples there to train every year. Indeed, there were casualties. However, without danger, how can one improve? The formation will attract fierce beasts. If the fierce beasts come, it’ll be akin to sending us life hearts.”
Ning Wanqing nodded slightly. “Indeed, you’re wise.”
Si Wuya revealed a smile on his face and said, “Actually, I’ve studied this formation with Huang Yu a long time ago and deliberately provoked the four elders into going. In order to ensure their safety, I left a runic passage near the Star Gathering Formation.”
“Judge Ning, tell me, what kind of person can stop my master?” Si Wuya did not use the words ‘Birth Chart Beast’ and used the word ‘person’ instead.
Ning Wanqing’s turned deathly pale immediately. “I’m enlightened…”
Lu Zhou had entrusted Si Wuya with the mission to deal with Ning Wanqing. He was not worried about his seventh disciple as well. Moreover, Ning Wanqing only had five Birth Charts. At this time, he finally said tonelessly, “Let’s go.”
“Understood.”
…
Near a runic passage in the red lotus domain.
Everyone had gathered and was ready.
Lu Zhou looked at Little Yuan ‘er who was riding on Whitzard and flying in the sky before he called out, “Yuan’er.”
“Master, you’re here!”
Little Yuan’er and Whitzard landed instantly near the runic passage.
Lu Zhou studied Little Yuan’er’s aura and found that it was richer than before. Perhaps, she was cultivating the Supreme Purity Jade Slip, her aura was as clear as water and as smooth as clouds. Then, he shifted his attention to Si Wuya and Conch. Si Wuya’s aura was weaker; it was like smoke wafting out from a chimney. On the other hand, Conch’s aura was like that of fire. Everyone’s auras were different.
In Lu Zhou’s opinion, his disciple with the best aura was Little Yuan’er. Even if she did not cultivate diligently, it would be difficult for ordinary people to catch up to her.
“Master, everything is ready. We can set off now.”
Yu Zhenghai took the lead and stepped into the runic passage first.
Lu Zhou followed next as the others followed closely behind him.
Yu Zhenghai clapped his hands together and the circle of light lit up. Following that, a pillar of light shot into the sky, obscuring everyone’s visions.
…
Inside the Black Water Mystic Cave.
After Yu Shangrong broke through the bottleneck, his speed had increased tremendously as well. Moreover, he basically didn’t consume much energy.
Whenever he was tired, he would hover in the air to rest and recover his energy. For this reason, he did not expend too much energy.
After two days of flying on the Longevity Sword with its shining runes, he finally saw a piece of the sky through a familiar semicircular hole.
Yu Shangrong smiled. He accelerated his speed and flew out of the semicircular hole.
Swoosh!
His field of vision widened immediately. However, spots of darkness floated in front of his eyes. This was normal; he had been in total darkness for such a long time after all. It would take time for his eyes to adjust to the light again.
He felt the whole world seem to slow down as he hovered in the sky. After a long time, his vision finally returned to normal.
He surveyed his surroundings and smiled. “I’m back.”
Instead of the golden lotus domain, he was in the red lotus domain he was now familiar with. Compared to the first time he came to the red lotus domain, this time he felt like he had come home.
A bird’s cry rang from the heavens at this moment.
Yu Shangrong was in a wonderful mood. He followed the bird’s call and flew over. He arrived in front of a huge towering tree and looked into the distance. He saw a huge Luan in the sky.
“There are quite a few Luans,” Yu Shangrong said in surprise. Previously, the Luan he first saw was so powerful that it took the Flying Star House’s Ye Zhen and over 100 disciples to kill it.
Currently, the Luan in front of him was much larger than the first one he saw. Its vitality energy was also very rich. The colors of its feathers were vivid, and its claws that glinted in the light looked deadly.
“A rudimentary Birth Chart Beast?” Yu Shangrong was slightly taken aback.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
At this moment, several energy swords shot toward the Luan, taking off a few of its feathers before landing on the base of a tree.
At the same time, dozens of cultivators rushed over on the ground and engaged in a fierce battle with the Luan.
The Luan flapped its wings, stirring up a violent wind that traveled thousands of meters away.
“Don’t retreat! Don’t retreat! Continue to advance!”
“Elder Su, hold on!”
“Sect leader! Up There!”
An elder soared into the sky.
The energy sword in the sky formed a circle before they shot toward the Luan.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
At this moment, tens of thousands of energy swords appeared and flew in groups toward the Luan.
The Luan cried out in pain as blood flowed out of its body. It grew agitated, flapping its wings violently.
Bang!
“Sect Leader!”
The elder was hit on the shoulder. He flipped in the air and was pushed back 100 meters. He failed to stabilize himself and fell down. He pressed one hand against his shoulder with an ugly expression on his face.
“Sect Leader, should we retreat?”
“We can’t retreat. Our Heaven Seeking Sect has lost so many Birth Chart Beasts. Now that we’ve found one, we can’t let it escape!”
“But… our people are heavily injured. It’s not a good idea to continue like this. Moreover, the commotion is too big and will attract experts here. Previously, Shan Gao was snatched away as well…”
The morale of the members of the Heaven Seeking Sect plummeted as soon as these words were said.
Meanwhile, Yu Shangrong frowned slightly. The Heaven Seeking Sect? Why did it sound so familiar?
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Another three people were sent flying by the Luan.
This was an authentic Birth Chart Beast. The one that Ye Zhen killed was just a fierce beast with a life heart that could provide years of life.
“Don’t retreat, put in more effort! Fight with all your might” Zeng Yan was not convinced.
At this moment, Yu Shangrong flew over from afar and appeared above the Luan.
When Zeng Yan saw the green-clad Yu Shangrong who was standing on the Longevity Sword, he asked, “Who are you?”
The green-clad swordsman looked very familiar, but he could not remember where he had seen this person before. Zeng Yan wondered if his Birth Chart Beast was going to be stolen again.
“This Birth Chart Beast isn’t one that you can deal with…” Yu Shangrong said.
“…”
Zeng Yan wondered if he was fated to have his Birth Chart Beasts stolen every time.
At this moment, the Luan went berserk. Its body that was scarlet red looked terrifying.
Bang Bang Bang!
Many cultivators were sent flying immediately.
Yu Shangrong glanced in that direction and flew over. “Let me do it.”
Yu Shangrong flashed and arrived in front of the Luan in just a blink of an eye. The Longevity Sword flew into his hand, and he calmly launched an energy sword. His movements were fluid, reaching the peak of perfection.
The Luan that felt an excruciating pain flapped its wings in a frenzy.
At this moment, Yu Shangrong manifested his avatar and stepped on the Luan before he withdrew his avatar again.
Bang!
The Luan lost control of its flight and plummeted from the sky.
Upon seeing this, Zeng Yan exclaimed in surprise, “Ten leaves?”
One of the elders shouted, “Sir, you should run for your lives. This Birth Chart Beast isn’t something a Ten-leaf cultivator can deal with…”
There were some Birth Chart Beasts that Nine-leaf cultivators could deal with, but there were many that even Ten-leaf cultivators could not handle. The Luan was one of them. Not only was it good at flying, but its destructive power was astonishing. Apart from that, it was also very agile. It was much stronger than Shan Gao and Xi Qu.
At this moment…
With Yu Shangrong in the center, hundreds and thousands of energy swords appeared. All of them shot toward the Luan at the same time.
In just a moment, the glow from the energy swords disappeared.
Yu Shangrong flashed and appeared in front of everyone. With his back facing the Luan, he revealed a smile on his face.
The Longevity Sword circled around the Luan before it returned to its sheathe on Yu Shangrong’s back.
With this, the battle ended.
