He raised his hand, and a blood-red broadsword gleaming with a cold light appeared out of thin air in his hand. He casually swung it a few times, and the blade's energy surged, instantly cleaving a huge rock in the courtyard into dust.
"The Celestial Master realm is indeed extraordinary," Mo Bai murmured to himself. "Surely I'm not too far behind her?"
A month later, everyone gathered in the council hall again. This time, apart from the five seal holders, only a dozen seniors were present.
Han Yunshen sat in the main seat, looking at the five seal holders who were all at the Celestial Master level, and nodded with satisfaction.
He looked at the Guardian Team of Seals: Shen Wuchen, Leng Qianjue, Zhao Yuntian, Mo Zhizhou, Elder Lü Qiaozi of the Starry Sky Sect, Elder Yuan Yizhi of the Ancient Curse Sect, Shi Jia and Shi Ze from the secular world, Elder Le Xu of the Mysterious Mechanism Sect, Elder Zuo Qianyun of the Frosty Flower Illusion Sect, and Elder Su Qingli of the Youhuang Pavilion.
"Gentlemen, I have gathered you all here today because there is an important task that I need you to complete."
His gaze swept over the crowd, finally settling on the five seal bearers. "This mission concerns the future of my Starry Sky Sect, and also the safety of the entire cultivation world."
The five nodded, and Mo Bai said, "Alliance Leader, please speak!"
Han Yunshen's voice was deep: "Our people found the Blood Fiend Teleportation Array in the Ten Thousand Mountains, but the array's core is the last Nine Dragon Seal, 'Absolute'."
"It has been corrupted and is now attacking our forces. Our people are afraid of damaging the Nine Dragon Seal and dare not make a move, so we are in a very passive position. We are now at a stalemate and urgently need the seal holder to purify it."
Leng Qianjue frowned: "Does that mean we're bound to face a trap set by the demon spirits?"
Shen Wuchen frowned and said, "The demonic spirits were already launching a frantic counterattack, and now they're using the Nine Dragon Seal to restrain them. I'm afraid there are tens of millions of evil cultivators and demonic spirits waiting for us."
Han Yunshen nodded: "We have considered all of this, so other forces have already gone to help, and you are not the only one fighting alone."
Jun Yuangui spoke up: "We also need to guard against them using a feint to attack the Demon Sealing Array."
Han Yunshen's gaze was sharp as he said in a deep voice, "What you say about the seal holder is absolutely right. This operation requires us to split into two groups. One group will be led by the five seal holders, with a guard team, to go straight to the Ten Thousand Mountains to purify the Nine Dragon Seal; the other group will join forces with the other sects to protect the Demon Sealing Array."
Shen Wuchen stood up: "In that case, things have reached a point where there is no time to lose. Let's set off immediately."
Rong Jiaojiao and the others also stood up, waiting for Han Yunshen to speak.
Han Yunshen said with a solemn expression, "This journey is fraught with danger. I urge you all to take care!"
As soon as Han Yunshen finished speaking, everyone in the hall stood up, and a chilling atmosphere filled the air.
The five seal bearers exchanged glances, each seeing a resolute look in the other's eyes.
Upon exiting the council hall, everyone drew their flying swords, preparing to travel by sword.
Rong Jiaojiao stopped her, saying, "Seniors, I'll have Ziling lead us so we can arrive sooner."
After saying that, he brought Zi Ling out of the small secret realm. Zi Ling, who was at the peak of the Earth Master realm, spread her wings, which were more than ten feet long and crackled with lightning, looking majestic.
Leng Qianjue couldn't help but hiss: "Is this the little sable from back then?"
Rong Jiaojiao nodded: "Yes, Grandmaster."
Leng Qianjue exclaimed, "As expected, favoritism follows its master."
With that, he lightly leaped onto Zi Ling's back, and the others immediately followed.
Zi Ling raised her head and let out a deafening roar. With a sudden flap of her thunder wings, her massive body soared into the sky, transforming into a streak of purple lightning that ripped through the heavens.
The wind howled, and the clouds rushed past beneath our feet.
Mo Bai stood on Zi Ling's back, his blood-red longsword pointing diagonally at the ground, and grinned, "This is much more enjoyable than flying on a sword!"
Lin Xiaoman sat cross-legged, lightly tapping Zi Ling's back with her fingertips, and whispered, "Zi Ling, go faster."
Upon hearing this, Zi Ling's body surged with lightning, her speed suddenly increased, and even the air was torn apart with a sharp crackling sound.
Jun Yuangui stood with his hands behind his back, gazing intently into the distance.
Rong Jiaojiao took out a communication jade slip and sent a message to her master, telling him that she had left the alliance to go on a mission.
The message was replied to instantly: [Where are you going?]
Rong Jiaojiao asked, "We're going to the Ten Thousand Mountains. Does Master have any missions?"
Qing Xuanzi replied: [We're going to the Demon-Sealing Array. Be careful; your life is the most important thing.]
"Yes, Master. Please take care too!"
The master and apprentice bid each other farewell, their hearts heavy with sorrow.
Rong Jiaojiao's consciousness sank into the small secret realm and communicated with Yue Ling: "Yue Ling, is the energy to replenish divine consciousness exhausted?"
Yue Ling shook her head and said, "Master, there are only two groups left, not many. They won't be able to support you in much of the battle."
Rong Jiaojiao sighed, "Oh, I see. I was thinking of using my divine sense to fight first, to save some spiritual energy!"
Yue Ling suggested, "Master, you still have a lot of top-grade spirit essence liquid. Why not use your spiritual power to fight and then use the spirit essence liquid to restore your spiritual power? That way, it will be faster."
Rong Jiaojiao nodded: "That's the only way."
Half an hour later, Zi Ling suddenly slowed down and hovered above a solitary peak.
The valley below was shrouded in thick black mist, and countless twisted figures could be vaguely seen wandering within it. Deeper inside, blood-red light soared into the sky, and the aura of bloodlust surged like the sea.
"We're here." Rong Jiaojiao gently patted Ziling. "Let's hide first."
Zi Ling let out a low roar, the lightning around her receded, and her massive body slowly descended to the mountaintop.
As everyone jumped down, Leng Qianjue immediately set up a concealment formation to completely cover up their aura.
Mo Bai, carrying his knife, squinted at the valley: "Tsk, this setup, is the Demon Spirit blatantly telling us that this is a trap, and we're just waiting to see if we're willing to fall into it?"
In the valley, countless evil cultivators and demonic spirits surged like a tide, while dozens of enormous demonic beasts lay prostrate on the ground, their scarlet eyes scanning the surroundings warily.
In the center of the valley, a blood-red altar stands majestically, with the "Absolute" seal, bound by chains, suspended above it. Black blood drips continuously, seeping into the ground and spreading into hideous demonic patterns.
Rong Jiaojiao sensed the mission and was told by a clear premonition that this trip was fraught with danger, which made Rong Jiaojiao feel very heavy-hearted.
Golden light shimmered at Lin Xiaoman's fingertips as she whispered, "Look, the 'Absolute' seal still has sentience; it's still resisting the invasion of malevolent energy."
Everyone stared intently, and saw flashes of purple light occasionally appearing on the seal, which delighted them.
Shen Wuchen looked at Leng Qianjue and said, "Fellow Daoist Leng, ask the fellow Daoists who arrived earlier where they are hiding, and why the demon spirits did not discover them."
"Also, where are our comrades who were supposed to provide support?"
Leng Qianjue nodded, closed his eyes and concentrated for a moment, then opened them and said, "The comrades who arrived earlier are hiding in the forest on the east side of the valley. They have set up an array to conceal their presence, and the demon spirits have not yet discovered them. As for the comrades who are providing support, they should be arriving soon. I will contact them again."
After saying that, he closed his eyes again, and after a moment said, "The comrades who are providing support are on their way, about half an hour away from here."
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