Chapter 420 The Situation at Black Mountain Pass
Five years ago, when the sect leader of the Reverse Spirit Blood Sect regained his senses, his general strategy was to overcome unorthodox tactics with righteousness, crushing even the most cunning and treacherous opponents with sheer strength.
It's a classic example of reckless fighting; the prerequisite for victory is that the Reverse Spirit Blood Sect can truly withstand the siege from multiple forces and achieve a fair and square victory.
If you include all the powerful figures from various factions, following this path will almost certainly lead to failure.
However, judging from the powerful figures who appeared on the battlefields of Fengzhou and Yunlingzhou alone, the subsequent dispatch of powerful figures would be enough to create an overwhelming advantage.
Even if the Yellow Springs Temple and the Underworld Mountain Sect send one or two great cultivators, it won't change the situation. Their strategy is to slowly boil the frog in water, gradually eroding the territory of the Reverse Spirit Blood Sect.
It has been in effect for over thirty years.
On the Holy Sect's side, in addition to overwhelming the enemy head-on, they also intended to exploit intelligence gaps.
In other words, at a point when it is impossible to unleash full power, a sudden attack is launched to decisively win the battle with the force of an autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves; this is a blitzkrieg of high-end combat power.
pity.
There is a problem here.
Although the young sect leader was brought back by Wang Yu, he himself had connections with the Yellow Springs Temple. Back in Fengzhou Prefecture, Wang Yu had openly and legitimately taken him away.
This renders the element of surprise in blitzkrieg ineffective.
How can things develop as planned when we are already prepared?
Therefore, the war in Yunling Prefecture did not go smoothly.
On the contrary, the sudden appearance of a powerful cultivator at the Grand Master level increased the intensity of the war by several levels, making it a fierce and evenly matched battle that remained in a stalemate.
The situation in Fengzhou is much better. A large number of small forces have been pacified, leaving only a few large forces invading, such as Taihu, Huangquan Temple, and Mingshan Sect.
Having barely achieved the initial strategic goal, they couldn't wait to transfer more manpower to the battlefield in Yunling Prefecture, further intensifying the conflict there.
While the Reverse Spirit Blood Sect may seem to have been completely outmaneuvered, the real focus is actually on Black Mountain Pass and their secret cooperation with the Refining Heaven Demon Sect!
Layered cake, a scheme within a scheme... nothing could be more ingenious.
Half a month later.
Accompanied by four trusted confidants of varying abilities, Wang Yu met with the Demon Lord of the Netherworld and the Demon Lord of the Underworld Tiger.
He had a good personal relationship with the Wei family. Although the Demon Lord Youmo was the ancestor of Wei Shanze's bloodline, they were officially two separate families, but in reality, their relationship was still very close.
The purpose of dividing the family property is to show weakness and also to redistribute resources. This can both avoid the covetousness of clans of the same level, such as the Yougufeng clan, and to reasonably distribute the "property" of the clan members.
When faced with a major disaster that affects the entire clan, they can seize the opportunity to sever ties, preserve one lineage, and avoid the direct extinction of the clan.
The benefits are numerous.
It is said that the Wei family often produces intelligent people, and there is evidence to support this claim.
Wang Yu played a crucial role in Wei Hao's comeback, allowing him to rise again from a seemingly useless disciple, not to mention the favor of gifting him a corpse.
The demon corpse was supposedly sold to Wei Hao, but given its rarity, encountering it was a matter of luck and chance, so the favor was still owed.
Furthermore, if Wei Hao hadn't failed in the Corpse Fighting Tournament, he wouldn't have obtained this natal corpse. How could one not sigh and say, "It's all about timing and fate"?
His future suddenly brightened several levels, and he had the opportunity to reach the Nascent Soul stage.
Therefore, the Demon King was very friendly to Wang Yu.
"Hahaha, I have long heard of Fellow Daoist Xuandan's great name, and seeing you today, I can see that it is indeed well-deserved."
Upon their first meeting, the Demon King played the flute for him.
Although he adopted the title of Extreme Law Profound Pill Demon Lord, only the title of Profound Pill was widely recognized, and this was the main form of address. Closer friends would call him "Brother King" or "Fellow Daoist King".
Wang Yu chuckled and agreed. Youmo's Six-Style Youmo Fist followed a semi-body-refining path. Although it lacked divine marrow and spiritual bones, it had the assistance of a nascent soul.
Its size is nearly ten feet, even more exaggerated than the Blood Axe.
His skin was a bluish-green color, his brow bones were prominent, and he had no eyebrows or hair. He looked ugly, yet he still had a heroic air about him. This is the origin of the name "Ghost Demon".
Ugly-handsome, muscular old man.
As for the other Nether Tiger Demon Lord, he follows the path of Yin Beasts. As is well known, the true lineage of Yin Beasts is in the Nether Mountain, and there is no Nascent Soul stage cultivator on Xiongming Peak, one of the nine peaks.
The Demon Lord of the Underworld Tiger and the Lord of the Fierce Dark Mountain have never had a strong presence in the Holy Sect.
His natal Yin Beast is a peak early-stage fourth-tier Nether Tiger. Yin Beasts are born in the Netherworld and are said to be pure Yin ghost beasts from the land of reincarnation.
It is actually very similar to the Ghost Path cultivators, but the Yin Beast Path can only take the route of cultivating the best, and the number of Yin Beasts cultivated will not exceed six. Generally, there are only one or two main battle Yin Beasts, and the rest play a supporting role.
Compared to the orthodox sect of the Underworld Mountain Sect, the Underworld Tiger Demon Lord is slightly weaker. Only his Underworld Tiger can fight against Nascent Soul cultivators. In addition to his own strength, he can actually fight against a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.
That's not weak anymore.
With the addition of fifty elite Core Formation cultivators, who went to support the battle at Black Mountain Pass, they were a formidable force.
The Demon Lord of the Nether Tiger was slender and sat astride the Nether Tiger. He was also rather aloof and simply nodded to Wang Yu as a greeting.
The four followers were incorporated into the team, and the group boarded a medium-sized, high-speed flying boat and headed to Black Mountain Pass.
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Outside Heishan Pass.
A giant black banner, as large as a mountain, was planted on the sandy ground, with skulls hanging on its surface, their empty eye sockets emitting a ghostly green glow.
A person stands atop the black banner, with a head of withered white hair braided and casually draped over their shoulders.
Although her face was covered with wrinkles, one could still vaguely tell that she must have been a very attractive person in her youth.
He is the Evil Soul Ancestor, the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul stage of the Zuoqiu Clan.
—A master of the Ghost Path!
His real name is long forgotten; all that is known is the name of the Evil Soul Ancestor. Five hundred years ago, during the great war between good and evil, he displayed his extremely powerful war tactics.
Today... is no different!
"From Hehuan to Huangquan, and then to Fengzhou, nearly thirty years of accumulation have given my Ten Thousand Souls Banner enough living souls. If it weren't for being held back by my cultivation level, advancing to the fifth-tier spiritual treasure would have been a natural progression."
He spoke these words to the person next to him in a very low voice.
Even though there was no one there, it still responded to him.
"Evil Soul, you know in your heart how to proceed with the matter of becoming a god. Taking down Black Mountain Pass is the right thing to do."
"Your Nether Blade is countered by that old woman from the Moon Gazing Palace and is difficult to defeat. My Ten Thousand Souls Evil Ghost Division is also countered by the Vast Sword Qi. Does your Refining Heaven Demon Sect really not act until you see a clear benefit?"
"Don't put it harshly. If you want to follow the path of our sect, you need to know that mantra."
"Refine Gu, refine people, and refine the heavens."
"Attaining enlightenment and transforming into a deity takes only a moment!"
"The only way to avoid being corrupted by demonic influence is to refine this pollution. Since you've come to our sect for help, it's only right that we make some sacrifices."
"--snort!"
The Evil Soul Ancestor said no more. He both yearned to become a Nascent Soul and hoped to break free from the shackles of the Ice Prison Realm. If it weren't for the Yellow Springs Temple's extreme approach...
The Hehuan Demonic Sect is once again following the old path of its predecessors.
The Refining Heaven Demon Sect is not a suitable partner. The gap between top experts could very well result in becoming cannon fodder without receiving the rewards they deserve.
It was only after the great war between good and evil ended five hundred years ago.
The Crimson Heaven Demon Lord of the Refining Heaven Demon Sect cultivated the Crimson Heaven Life-Nourishing Demon Art, which was obtained during this great battle and is closely related to a refining secret technique.
We also need to find the ancient demon who is the source of the cultivation technique.
The best effect can only be achieved by combining the two. The three clans of the Reverse Spirit Blood Sect are closely connected. Zuoqiu is responsible for cultivating cooperation with the Refining Heaven Demon Sect and obtaining the refining secrets.
Following the lineage of the sect leader, the Yu family continued their efforts to become "prison guards".
The Zhuo family's mission was the most unique, and even he only knew the basics.
However, if successful, the one who would reap the greatest benefits would be the plan secretly implemented by the Zhuo family.
Thinking too much at this time is pointless.
A fierce aura erupted from the evil spirit ancestor's body, dark clouds covered the sky, instantly turning the world into a ghostly realm, with howling winds and wailing ghosts!
A large number of figures appeared on the towering Black Mountain Pass.
The two in the lead.
One of them is the Silver Moon Child Granny of Wangyue Palace. She has taken longevity pills many times and is now 1,700 years old, which is beyond the lifespan of the Nascent Soul stage.
However, due to the special nature of his cultivation method, he would transform into a child and sleep for another sixty years every two sixty-year cycles, thus slowing down the loss of his lifespan, according to rumors.
This old woman's lifespan is around two thousand years. She is the oldest known person to date, and her cultivation level is at the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul stage.
The second is the head of the Righteous Qi Academy of the Void Heaven Sword Sect, known as the "Righteous Sword Master," who is also at the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul stage. His Righteous Sword Technique is specifically designed to defeat yin, ghosts, demons, evil spirits, and all sorts of monsters and monsters.
The condensed righteous qi infant possesses the characteristic of being impervious to all laws, fearless of curses, evil magic of corpses and demons, unafraid of possession, and immune to illusions.
Its effects are numerous and its capabilities are strong.
He is hailed as the strongest fighter below the Nascent Soul stage!
With these two powerful figures guarding Black Mountain Pass, they were able to suppress the Evil Soul Ancestor and the Nether Blade Demon Lord. Even their desperate attempt to break through the pass, regardless of casualties, ultimately failed.
Otherwise, given their nature, they wouldn't have asked for help.
At this moment.
With the Evil Soul Ancestor in conjunction with the Myriad Souls Banner, the "Myriad Souls Evil Ghost Department" he just mentioned refers to the countless evil ghosts within the banner.
As dark clouds obscured the sun, countless evil spirits burst forth from the Banner of Ten Thousand Souls.
It roared as it charged toward Black Mountain Pass.
On the sheer cliff, inscriptions lit up, forming a pale yellow aura shield, and array masters rushed to various nodes of the array.
He personally commanded the defense against the siege of countless evil spirits.
At that time.
The black-haired, black-clad Demon Lord of the Dark Blade appeared in mid-air. Ruthless and taciturn, he drew his blade and unleashed a slash.
The pitch-black blade light seemed to split the heavens and earth, tearing and distorting space, and unstoppably combing the spiritual light shield in the middle.
One strike shatters the enemy's formation; unparalleled in attack!
The Evil Soul Ancestor snorted coldly, and the towering banner, as tall as a mountain, stomped on the ground. Nine blue-faced, fanged, mid-stage fourth-order ghost kings suddenly appeared, tearing a larger gap in the spiritual light barrier.
This one move alone reveals the depth of Zuoqiu's power and the power of the Evil Soul Ancestor!
This is something that was not shown in the previous breakthroughs.
One side of Taihu Lake.
With his temples streaked with gray and his black hair streaked with snow, Haoran, the swordsman, sighed helplessly. The formation of Black Mountain Pass had malfunctioned during the previous attack and had been secretly modified by the demonic formation masters.
This prevented the defending side from attacking through the formation, leaving them only able to watch as the enemy destroyed the formation.
It's like a bunker, with the firing ports sealed with cement.
There are many similar petty schemes and intrigues. You try to crack them, I try to crack them, but the problem of formations is the most serious lingering consequence.
"I have no choice but to send my disciple to fight with all his might."
Upon hearing this, the Silver Moon Child Granny waved her hand and scattered a thick, syrupy moonlight. All the disciples of the Moon Gazing Palace were draped in a moon-white gauze robe, and their strength in all aspects increased dramatically.
"kill!"
"kill!!"
"kill!!!"
The myriad evil spirits rushed in through the gaps, clashing head-on with the disciples guarding Black Mountain Pass, and engaging in a life-or-death struggle as soon as they made contact.
However, the number of evil spirits is as numerous as the stars, and they cannot be completely eradicated.
The death of each disciple is difficult to reverse. If it weren't for the array to help collect their souls, they would be devoured by the Myriad Soul Banner and transformed into new ghosts within a few breaths, thrown into the war.
The more they fight, the more they multiply—that's the role of ghost cultivators in war, but there are also many ways to restrain them.
The battle has entered a fierce stage.
Seeing that the nine ghost kings were widening the gap and preparing to attack the elite troops in the garrison, Haoran Sword Master could no longer hold back.
"Sword of Righteousness - Slay Evil!"
In an instant, pure air filled the universe.
Seven-colored rays of light shot straight into the sky, piercing through the gloomy and ghostly realm. The warm sun shone down, bringing warmth and courage. Righteousness can inspire the best qualities in people's hearts.
He cultivated both his mind and his sword. The magnificent seven-colored sword light seemed to be about to completely annihilate a ghost king. Taking advantage of the opportunity, the Nether Blade Demon Lord also unleashed a deep, dark sword light.
When it clashed with the mighty sword energy, it was completely suppressed.
The sword energy dissipated, and the seven-colored sword light left a deep, bone-revealing wound on the Ghost King's chest before disappearing. In the end, some of its power was neutralized by the sword energy.
"Damn it."
The Demon Lord of the Nether Blade frowned deeply. He felt like a low-end version of the Sword Master of the Vast Righteousness. Not only could he not win in terms of raw materials, but his strength attribute was also countered.
As for Granny Silver Moon, he didn't even want to mention her.
However, the development of things is not governed by one's own will. Once he made his move, the Silver Moon Child Granny could not remain uninvolved.
The old woman had her silver hair styled into a peony bun, giving her an exceptionally noble and elegant air. Although she was maliciously called an old thing, the female cultivator was used to taking anti-aging pills.
Therefore, the appearance of the Silver Moon Child Granny is charming but not seductive, mature like a peach, graceful and elegant, yet also bearing the vicissitudes of time, like an immortal who has looked down on the human world for countless years.
As soon as the Demon Lord of the Nether Blade moved, a vast amount of moonlight, as if flowing as water, isolated him from the outside world and trapped him in the sea of moonlight.
This viscous, paste-like moonlight, if struck with brute force, will become harder than metal or stone, but if slowly pulled away, it will become sticky.
Even with a demonic blade, it cannot pierce the endless sea of moonlight.
This is the innate supernatural power of the Silver Moon Child Granny.
Although he could trap him, he couldn't kill him. This feeling of extreme frustration and being unable to use his full strength was extremely unbearable for him.
"You old bastard, let your father out if you dare!"
"You unfilial daughter, you use your mother's menstrual blood to drown me every day!"
There was no one nearby, and the area was completely isolated.
The Demon Lord of the Nether Blade cursed loudly, displaying extremely low manners, while the Silver Moon Child Granny remained unaffected, manipulating countless drops of moonlight into drills to continuously attack the Demon Lord of the Nether Blade.
outside world.
The Evil Soul Ancestor glanced expressionlessly at the large silver-white orb. This wasn't the first time; every time they clashed, the Nether Blade would immediately log off.
He was left to withstand the Righteous Qi Sword at the head of the Haoran Sword. The hardships he endured were beyond words. If it weren't for the Yu Clan Ancestor, he would have suspected him of being a spy.
With a cold face, he clenched the shrunken Ten Thousand Souls Banner and engaged in a fierce battle with the Haoran Sword.
at the same time.
Wang Yu's team of fifty-seven suddenly changed direction.
"Fellow Daoist Youmo, is this message from Senior Youdao?"
“That’s right, the code words match.”
(End of this chapter)
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