Jiuxiao Immortal Sect.

A golden sword containing the spirit of Jindan Zhenren flew by and was blocked by the mountain protection formation. Then, as if it was guided by something, the formation flashed with light and the golden sword disappeared.

"Zhao Mang sent a message to us. Did he discover a crisis?"

Taoist Ruhuan looked at the golden sword floating in front of him, muttering something, thinking that Zhao Mang must have sensed some danger and wrote to him specially.

Yes, the death of Taoist Yan Cheng would be bad news in any immortal sect, and it is a deep hatred that must be avenged.

Qingping Valley has a shallow foundation and was involved in a murderous calamity, so it is normal for them to want something safe.

"Um?"

Taoist Ruhuan touched the golden sword with his spiritual thoughts, and a short text emerged in his mind. He frowned, but then let it go, replaced by a look of appreciation.

"What's wrong? It doesn't look like anything bad."

Taoist Zhenfeng noticed something and chuckled.

"He really sensed the danger and invited me to stay in Qingping Valley. He said that he was a Jindan Zhenren from Chiling Xianzong who was willing to sacrifice his life and only asked for the protection of Jiuxiao Xianzong."

Taoist Ruhuan had to say that Zhao Mang's judgment was very accurate. Without the support of the Jiuxiao Immortal Sect, Qingping Valley would not be able to survive this disaster.

Unless the Guangxiu Immortal Sect is willing to provide assistance, but that is impossible. Since Zhao Mang took Chen Sheng's inheritance away, it is irreversible.

"It seems that Zhao Mang's achievement of becoming a Golden Core True Person was definitely not based on luck."

Taoist Zhenfeng pondered for a moment, then said to Taoist Ruhuan, "Accept it."

It is extremely rare to have a Jindan Zhenren serving you, and they are used to deal with the Chiling Immortal Sect. If they can defeat Shi Shujing or Jiang Xianqing, then the Jiuxiao Immortal Sect's formation will be successful.

Six or seven days later.

Qingping Valley shook slightly, and two powerful auras came surging in like real dragons emerging from the water, carrying the might of rivers, lakes and seas.

They were two young men, extremely handsome and elegant, with their robes not stained with a speck of dust. They were stirring up the wind and clouds like banished immortals.

“Here I come…”

Zhao Mang sat quietly in Qingping Valley, like a vigorous old tree, rooted in his own one and a half acres of land, his eyes also looking outside, fearing that he would be caught off guard.

"Buzz"

This caution is correct.

When Shi Shujing and Jiang Xianqing came together, he decisively activated the sect's formation. Bright and thick light patterns crisscrossed and covered the entire world of Qingping Valley, protecting it.

"Why are you closing the door when a distinguished guest is visiting?"

Shi Shujing arrived, his eyes like arrows, and immediately met Zhao Mang. He didn't expect that the other party was so vigilant and he couldn't take him down easily.

"That's so rude."

Jiang Xianqing reprimanded, feeling a little regretful in his heart. The two of them had to succeed on this trip, otherwise they would destroy the prestige of the Chiling Immortal Sect and would not be able to establish their own dignity.

"The mighty aura of the golden swords breaks through the sky, and the boundless murderous aura kills the mountains and rivers. It doesn't seem like they are guests."

Zhao Mang looked calm. Since the matter was already done, there was no need to worry about it and cause trouble. He just had to stride forward.

Therefore, when facing the two Jindan Zhenren from the Chiling Immortal Sect, although he felt heavy-hearted, he was not panicked.

"snort……"

Shi Shujing snorted coldly, no longer trying to hide his feelings, his eyes flashed with coldness, and he said, "Zhao Mang, do you admit your guilt?"

He stood high above, his cold eyes cast over Qingping Valley, displaying the might of the Chiling Immortal Sect to the fullest.

"What crime?"

Zhao Mang would not admit it, and a look of confusion appeared on his face.

Shi Shujing did not give any chance for ambiguity and said bluntly: "Killing Taoist Yan Cheng of my Chiling Xianzong is a capital crime, isn't it?"

The roar shook the sky, and the murderous aura was chilling. Jindan Zhenren's rage was vented on Qingping Valley. Fortunately, there was a mountain protection formation to isolate the aura, otherwise, who knows how many people would have been killed by his roar.

"That was the evil done by the Jiuxiao Immortal Sect. What does it have to do with me, Zhao Mang? Are you afraid of the power of the Jiuxiao Immortal Sect and are taking your anger out on my Qingping Valley?"

Although Zhao Mang had a clue in his mind, he still couldn't help but tremble. The hostility from the Chiling Immortal Sect was extremely heavy, and Qingping Valley was unable to withstand it with its background.

He could only pull out the Jiuxiao Immortal Sect to fill the hole. Although the hope was slim, he still had to give it a try.

"nonsense!"

Shi Shujing's words shattered Zhao Mang's fantasy. The power of the Chiling Immortal Sect had declined, while the Jiuxiao Immortal Sect was at its peak. They had considered their move before taking action against Qingping Valley.

They wanted to show off their power and frighten the enemy. They didn't want to break off relations with the Jiuxiao Immortal Sect, but they also had to show the power of the Chiling Immortal Sect.

"boom"

He raised his hand, and the harmonious world seemed to be torn apart. The spiritual energy was as violent as thunder, tearing towards the formation of Qingping Valley.

The great formation swayed, luckily hindering the attack. Once it was torn apart, the cultivators inside would die like ants, with large numbers of casualties in an instant.

"Misfortune, misfortune is coming."

The head of Qingping Valley looked terrified. The terrifying will of the Immortal Sect was almost imprinted deep in their souls. They really didn't have much courage to face it directly.

"Grandmaster, can you hold on?"

Zhao Yunting has reached the great perfection of the Foundation Establishment Realm, but it is certain that if he forces his way forward, he will be killed in the first encounter.

Therefore, he could only watch and let Patriarch Zhao Mang deal with it alone and hold up the sky's collapse.

"Two great Jindan True Immortals have come together, Qingping Valley is in danger."

"Will I die and my clan be destroyed before I can even rise?"

"No, I don't want to die..."

The cultivators of Qingping Valley were even more unbearable. Their legs were trembling and their minds were in a state of confusion. Under the aura of the golden elixir, they felt a sense of insignificance, like an ant, unable to resist.

"I have been living in seclusion in the mountains for hundreds of years and have had nothing to do. I have reinforced the mountain protection formation many times. I think it should be able to hold up."

Zhao Mang was guarding Qingping Valley and presiding over the mountain protection formation. Seeing that Shi Shujing's attack was blocked, he felt relieved. It seemed that they could hold on for a short time.

"Do you think you can protect everything by staying put?"

Shi Shujing's attack failed and his face turned cold. He decided to use his great magic power and supernatural powers to smash the mountain protection formation, destroy the Qingping Valley's Taoist lineage, and kill Zhao Mang.

"boom"

He raised one hand high, with his palm facing the blazing sun, and attracted wisps of divine light, which swirled and condensed into a ball of flame, so fierce and terrifying that it flew towards the Qingping Valley's mountain protection formation like a golden crow.

When the divine fire fell, the entire formation was directly engulfed by the fire. Looking around, all you could see was a blazing and raging scene.

In Qingping Valley, the temperature rose by one or two degrees. Many cultivators felt a burst of heat and a throbbing from the bottom of their hearts.

If there were no protection from the great formation, when the divine fire fell, all of them would be burned to death, and any traces of Taoism left behind would also be reduced to ashes.

"boom"

The great formation shook violently, and a faint crack spread out, gradually closing and disappearing.

"When will the people from Jiuxiao Xianzong arrive?"

Zhao Mang stood under the big formation, watching each attack clearly. They were extremely powerful. After a long attack, even the strongest fortress would be broken.

“Boom…”

The methods of the two Jindan Zhenren are terrifying. The fighting power they displayed can move mountains and fill the sea, block rivers and stop their flow. When they gather together in one place, they can even shatter the earth's crust and annihilate the Tao.

Gradually...

The light of the mountain protection formation was no longer bright, but rather dim. People in Qingping Valley could even hear the noise outside. Some old palaces had collapsed directly.

All these signs indicate that the mountain protection formation has reached its limit and cannot last much longer.

"Can't hold on any longer?"

Zhao Mang murmured, with a hint of helplessness, and said: "Could it be that I took a risk and dragged Qingping Valley into an irretrievable situation?"

Where are the reinforcements? If the Jiuxiao Immortal Sect doesn't come, he can't handle this drama alone, and the sect's lineage and disciples will be affected and destroyed.

“Crack…”

Suddenly, under the illumination of a sword light, the mountain protection formation of Qingping Valley cracked like a glass object that had been attacked.

This wound was unrepairable and slowly spread until the entire Qingping Valley was exposed to the aura of the Golden Core True Man.

"ah……"

For a moment, countless exclamations were heard in the valley. All the cultivators understood that the price of breaking the formation would be the end of their lives.

Today was the last time they saw the sun, but when the sunlight fell on their bodies, they did not feel a trace of warmth, but rather cold. Their bodies and souls could not stop trembling.

"Daoyou, I'm here to help you."

A cold voice, like a cold sword, tore through the murderous intent. It was Taoist Ruhuan who came and stood in front of Qingping Valley, blocking the momentum of the Chiling Immortal Sect.

"Hahaha……"

Zhao Mang laughed loudly, he knew that the crisis had already occurred. Jiuxiao Immortal Sect and Chiling Immortal Sect appeared on the scene one after another, and the curtain of fighting began.

"Ruruhuan Taoist, how dare you show up!"

Shi Shujing said coldly.

"My friend, you are joking. I am a man of honor and dignity, so what do I have to fear?"

Taoist Ruhuan looked calm, and even a little solemn when facing Taoist Yancheng. However, he was not afraid of these two up-and-coming talents, and was confident that he could control them.

"What a dignified and arrogant person! Do you think that I, the Chiling Immortal Sect, am really afraid of your Jiuxiao Immortal Sect?"

Jiang Xianqing was furious. He thought that the Chiling Immortal Sect had already taken a step back and would not bother with the Jiuxiao Immortal Sect about the matter of Taoist Yan Cheng. He only wanted to kill Qingping Valley.

At this time, if the Jiuxiao Immortal Sect had some sense of the general situation, they should keep quiet and let them establish their authority.

"I didn't know about Taoist Yan Cheng's death..."

Taoist Ruhuan frowned. He was not afraid of the consequences of killing Taoist Yancheng, but this time it was not him who did it. He would deny it. Even if he admitted it, he would feel uncomfortable.

"shut up."

This act of taking advantage and then acting cute made Shi Shujing furious. Even if the Chiling Immortal Sect was weak, it was still a prominent sect with two living Jindan Zhenren.

Taoist Ruhuan does not take the two brothers seriously and is confusing right and wrong.

"That's too much."

Jiang Xianqing spoke out his true feelings and stopped retreating. He charged forward with a sword in hand. Since the Jiuxiao Immortal Sect was unwilling to accept a decent arrangement, then he would fight to the bitter end.

After saying this, the two Jindan Zhenren from the Chiling Immortal Sect joined forces to kill. The murderous aura spread out like a sea, shaking the heaven and earth.

"Zhao Mang, remember your promise."

Taoist Ruhuan had a very high opinion of himself, and when he saw the enemy coming to kill him, he attacked even more aggressively. Fortunately, he did not forget his main business, and he showed up to fight to the death for the sake of Zhao Mang's promise.

"clang"

In an instant, Taoist Ruhuan and Shi Shujing were entangled in a fight. They moved quickly and abruptly, with swords flashing everywhere, like a strong wind and heavy snow entangled with each other, bringing up a layer of coldness.

"We have to fight hard this time."

Zhao Mang looked at Jiang Xianqing who was coming to kill him with a serious expression, but he did not regret it. If he wanted to accomplish great things, there was no reason to cherish his life.

There was a fierce light flashing in his eyes, and he rushed forward with sword in hand. This time he took a great risk to bring great wealth to Qingping Valley.

"hiss"

The sword broke through the air, and the air around it was torn apart. The sword intent was cold and transformed into two white strands that looked like ribbons or changing little dragons, and rushed towards Jiang Xianqing.

Jiang Xianqing waved his hand, and there was a feeling of coldness. His robe fluttered, and the skin underneath was as shiny as a sword. Like a guillotine, he cut off the attacking sword and the two auras.

"bite"

Zhao Mang's sword was suppressed, and the two white auras around him dispersed at once. He turned his wrist, gathering the remaining sharpness. The sword body became transparent, and a bit of cold light jumped out, like a psychic cricket, stepping towards Jiang Xianqing's brow.

Jiang Xianqing gathered his strength and his fingers became as golden as jade. He thrust them through the air, dangerously stopping the sword light on his fingertips.

Then, his movements became slow, as if he was afraid of awakening the sword in his hand, but when he bent his fingers and flicked them out, they were as fast as lightning.

"puff"

Zhao Mang suddenly felt a chill in his heart, and his figure retreated like flowing water. Then he heard a sound of breaking. It turned out that the place where he had originally stood was broken into a pit, and the inside was round. No matter whether it was rocks or broken iron, they were all destroyed.

Jiang Xianqing came charging forward, his aura increased by three points, his robes fluttering, like a tiger or leopard running rampant, his eyes emitting cold lightning as he galloped through the void.

"Big Sky Hand"

He performed a magic trick and stretched out his hand, as if he had controlled the source of spiritual energy. Lines of clear energy spread across his flesh and skin, and there was a sense of the heaviness of heaven and earth that no living being could disobey.

Zhao Mang's heart skipped a beat and he didn't dare to be careless. The magic power in his body surged out, and he overlapped his palms and intertwined his fingers, forming a strange handprint.

"Bang"

The big sky-supporting hand reached down and faced the strange seal. The strong and the majestic collided. Jiang Xianqing felt as if he had pushed a sacred mountain in the world and could not shake it. Looking at Zhao Mang again, his aura was not leaking and his spirit was not weakened. He was indeed a formidable enemy.

"The method is good, but he colluded with Jiuxiao Xianzong and ruined his own future."

There was a hint of regret in his tone. Zhao Mang could have lived in seclusion and led Qingping Valley to a peaceful life, but he chose to get involved in all sorts of troubles and ended up covered in blood.

"What future? The border area is under the jurisdiction of your five major immortal sects. If I don't fight, will I become a clay sculpture of Jindan Zhenren and wait for the opportunity for Qingping Valley to rise in vain?"

Zhao Mang is determined and has ideals and ambitions. After taking over the power of Qingping Valley from the headmaster and the ancestor, as well as the opportunity to become a Golden Core True Person, he can no longer be content to be ordinary.

He also has a lot to carry, and he has to do it, because time waits for no one.

(End of this chapter)