Chapter 328: Worldwide Crusade
There are four major formation gates on the edge of Shengjing City.
As the first group of elders who arrived here took fierce action, the tide of zombies that tightly surrounded the edge of the city was blasted hundreds of feet away, clearing out a vacuum.
Just when the people in the city thought that an important person was trapped outside the city and Yintian Academy had to make an all-out effort, everyone saw the second and third groups of elders rushing over.
The second group of powerful men took over the cleared space in an instant, and continued to clear out the evil species in the surroundings. Their magnificent magic was like a big net woven by fairy light, and with an extremely sharp murderous intent, they continued to suppress the tide of corpses.
boom!
An elder from the Divine Wandering Realm landed on the ground and waved his palm. A golden fairy light instantly shot out fiercely from his palm. The powerful force seemed to darken the surrounding sky a little.
The straight immortal light penetrated the heavy tide of corpses violently, instantly crushing countless evil species into a pile of broken limbs and flesh.
Immediately afterwards, the third group of elders came roaring in, and once again pushed back the hideous and wriggling tide lines by dozens of feet.
At the same time, a large number of inner court disciples followed the gap created by the immortal light and expanded to the surrounding areas.
In the residence of Prince Chong, the magnificent immortal light was reflected in the eyes of those noble families, causing countless people to tremble.
After the Immortal Tour ended, Tianshu Academy's ranking dropped to the last place, causing the Qingyun family to criticize it for a long time.
But it was not until this moment that they realized that even if they fell to the end, the Immortal Sect would still be the Immortal Sect.
However, they still didn't understand why Tian Shuyuan was so anxious, not to save people, but to kill thousands of miles away.
The same doubts also exist in the towns under the jurisdiction of other immortal sects.
Because at almost the same time, Lingjian Mountain, Wendao Sect, Shanhai Pavilion, Chen Family, and Xuanyuan Immortal Mansion were all constantly suppressing the evil species.
When the magnificent sky light shot up into the sky, it shattered the layers of clouds. The vast immortal light shot up into the sky and fell wildly. Such an aura was quickly captured by those with high realms from all over the world.
"It seems like the other immortal sects have also begun to take action. Could it be that they are joining forces to eliminate the evil species?"
"No, even the elders who have been in seclusion for many years have come out. This doesn't seem like the behavior of an immortal sect at all. I'm afraid that the evil seed is not their goal."
"Brother Qian, do you mean there's something else behind this?"
Faced with this massive suppression, every corner of the city was buzzing with discussions, and the curiosity was comparable to when one first perceived the Way of Heaven.
But soon, they won't have to guess anymore.
Because as the six immortal mists gathered in the sky, a huge talisman surged in the sky and was imprinted on the blue sky.
"Your Highness, this is a man-made disaster, not a natural disaster!"
"Patriarch, a noble family is causing chaos, bringing disaster to Heaven, and attempting to overthrow Qingyun!"
"His Majesty……"
As the contents of the talisman flashed, countless copied scrolls were passed in all directions.
The content is sharp and straightforward, directly pointing out that a number of aristocratic families, including the Chu family of Youzhou, the Zhu family of Qingzhou, the Zhuang family of Lingzhou, the Wei family of Yongzhou, the Li family of Zhongzhou, and the Du family of Liangzhou, opened the ruins privately, stole the immortal opportunity and caused a catastrophe.
He also explained that they had been secretly planning for decades, and the disaster of the zombie tide was just the beginning. Fearing the disaster of Qiling, he ordered the pursuit and killing of the evildoers in Qingyun World, and ordered the noble families of the world to follow him.
"Chu family?"
"And the Li family and the Du family..."
"The disaster at Qiling..."
"this……"
The order to kill spread instantly, causing countless members of the aristocratic families to open their eyes wide, as if they found it difficult to digest the news for a while.
Especially the four words "Qiling Disaster", which seemed to bring everyone back to more than four years ago, when the Zheng family monster refined countless cultivators.
After that incident, many aristocratic families suffered heavy losses, and some families have not even recovered until now.
It was not until this moment that they realized that the incident did not end with the death of the Zheng family monster. Instead, it caused such a terrible disaster today, more than four years later.
After seeing the talisman and learning what had happened in the world, all the major families left their gathering place.
They closed the door and began to discuss secretly.
"If this matter is really like the disaster at Qiling, it is definitely not something that the aristocratic families can contend with. I think it's best not to go. Even if the world collapses, the Immortal Sect will still hold it up. This zombie tide has already severely damaged our vitality, and we shouldn't suffer any more losses."
In the courtyard where the He family lived, He Long, who had been preparing to divide Fengzhou at the Immortal Meeting, gave him his advice.
Don’t go, don’t listen, love whoever you want.
After hearing his analysis, the other elders of the He family couldn't help but nod secretly.
Although the Zheng family's ancestor has become a demon, his combat power is indeed at the level of a fairyland.
In order to seize the opportunity, countless cultivators entered Qiling, but they were wiped out without even seeing the ancestor of the Zheng family. Now, more than a dozen prominent families have joined forces. Who can bear this?
Seeing that the elders around him all agreed with his opinion, He Long turned to look at He Ye and said, "Master, in my opinion, we should stay in Shengjing until this matter is over. We can't let our children die."
"idiot."
"?"
He Ye looked at him coldly, "This wave of corpses will wipe out countless aristocratic families, leaving behind countless clan lands and ancestral properties, not to mention the heritage and inherited magic techniques of the Chu, Li, and Zhu families, all of which were thousands of years old. Do you think Qingyun will still be the same if we can survive this disaster?"
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the surrounding elders instantly grew serious: "The Patriarch is right. If this calamity passes, Qingyun will surely be turned upside down."
He Ye picked up the scroll with the talisman's contents copied on it again. "If you don't obey orders now, it will be difficult for you to get a share of the spoils later. If other families gain the favor of the immortal sect and obtain this legacy of war, my He family will be indifferent and will decline for a hundred years."
He Long opened his mouth and said, "Are we related to Palace Master Zuoqiu?"
"But your last name isn't Zuoqiu, and he's not the headmaster. Besides, there's more than just the Tianshuyuan Immortal Sect in the world."
"this……"
The He family patriarch gently opened his eyes at this time: "According to the practices of the seven major immortal sects for thousands of years, this must be the unspoken rule of this expedition. Even if we don't go, there will be surrounding families who will choose to take the risk. Let's go."
Hearing this, everyone gathered in the room immediately stood up.
When they pushed the door open and walked out, members of other aristocratic families had also come out, and it seemed that they had the same idea as the He family.
War and disasters have never been the goal. Whether those who try to change the situation or those who fight, they all strive for what they will gain after the war.
While the aristocratic families were considering the gains and losses after this catastrophe, the disciples of Tianshu Academy were also discussing the matter.
However, most of them were young people, and they did not have the long-term vision like the heads of the aristocratic families. The focus of their discussion was on those aristocratic families that were causing trouble in the world. They talked about it while packing their bags.
"The Chu and Li families are so bold that they dared to become enemies with the Immortal Sect and cause such a disaster. They deserve to be killed!"
"My uncles, aunts, and several brothers and sisters all died in the tide of corpses. This hatred must be avenged!"
"There's a rumor in the academy that if you perform well in this battle, you might have the chance to become a direct disciple and receive the inherited technique."
Ji You had already left Zizai Palace at this time. As soon as he arrived at Cao Jinsong's yard, he saw them gathered together. When they saw him coming, they immediately asked about the authenticity of the contents of the talisman.
Because they knew that what they had not dared to ask Ji You before must be what the talisman said.
Ji You hesitated for a moment and then nodded: "Most of it is true."
"Which part is false?"
"Some insignificant details were partially false."
"?"
Ji You sat down and poured himself a cup of tea. "The Immortal Sect's imperial decree said that the Chu and Li families opened the ruins, but in fact it was the Immortal Sect that opened the ruins. They were tricked, but it also took advantage of the situation to put all the blame on them."
Hearing that the Immortal Sect had been tricked, Cao Jinsong, Wen Zhengxin, and Ban Yangshu immediately raised their hands and told him to stop talking: "Just pretend we didn't hear it."
"Since this matter has been exposed to the world, it doesn't matter if you know some subtle truths."
"Forget it, it will make me subconsciously think that the Immortal Sect is stupid."
Ji You shook his head: "The Immortal Sect is not that stupid, it's just that greed makes them blind."
Ban Yangshu nodded after hearing this: "Junior Brother Ji is the same. He dares to pick up silver even when it's thrown to him as a bait. Greed is truly terrifying."
"That's a very good example. Don't give it again in the future."
"Did you find out about this?" Wen Zhengxin couldn't help but ask.
Ji You nodded: "Part of it is what I found out, and part of it is what the Dragon Immortal Emperor told me."
Wen Zhengxin's eyelashes trembled slightly: "Like a dragon..."
Cao Jinsong and Ban Yangshu also suddenly shut up, not knowing what to say at this moment, because they both knew that the Bai family was also on the list.
Although Ji You tried his best to vouch for Bai Rulong in front of the five hall masters and proved his innocence, he must have felt bad, otherwise he would not have not shown up for several days after returning.
This kid is a bit stupid, but he is not a bad person. I think it will be difficult for him to accept such a change.
However, soon, as the mountain bell rang, the disciples of Tianshu Academy were ordered to gather at the Dengxian White Jade Platform, preparing to travel to the ruins, when they met the Rulong Immortal Emperor.
He was almost one of the first people to respond to the call from the mountain. He had already put on his sword and stood silently among the crowd, as if he was about to set off with everyone.
But after all, his surname is Bai, so he can't avoid being pointed at and criticized by others.
Some people said he was a spy, while others didn't understand why he was not under control. These voices gradually disappeared until Ji You arrived.
"You want to go too?"
Bai Rulong obviously hadn't slept well for several days. He looked up at him with a pale face and said, "There are some things I still want to ask in person."
After hearing this, Ji You couldn't help but ask, "What do you want to ask him?"
"Just as Brother Ji said, when my father imprisoned me in the dungeon, I had no idea a zombie tidal wave would break out. I simply thought he didn't want me to get involved, thinking it was a form of protection. But it wasn't until I saw the zombie tidal wave that I realized he didn't care about my life or death at all. I want to ask him what he really thinks."
"Don't be obsessed."
Ji You patted his shoulder, knowing that even if he really met the head of the Bai family during this expedition, he would not be able to get a satisfactory result.
Why?
Since Mr. Chu could even kill his pregnant wife, then to the Bai family, this unfavored son is even more unimportant. After all, birds of a feather flock together.
If they were not all such cruel and decisive people, they would not have come together to do things to this extent.
Lu Qingqiu and Lu Hanyan also arrived shortly afterwards. Looking at Bai Rulong, they didn't know how to start the conversation and could only comfort him with their eyes.
Afterwards, He Lingxiu, Shi Junhao, Chai Ze and some other geniuses in the academy also came roaring, with immortal light surging around them and landed on the white jade platform, ready to participate in this crusade.
Disaster was imminent, time was running out, and the courtyard had no time to make too many arrangements. After everyone gathered, they rushed down the mountain and headed towards the open space cleared by the elders.
The noble families who had been prepared were already standing on the streets of Yong'an. Seeing this, they gathered into the torrent, passed through the formation, and killed towards the tide of zombies.
At the same time as the disciples of Tianshuyuan set off, the five major immortal sects, including Lingjian Mountain, Wendao Sect, Shanhai Pavilion, Chen Family, and Xuanyuan Immortal Mansion, also came out in full force and headed towards the heart of Jiuzhou.
Shang Xiyao, Huo Xingzhong, Chen Luo, Chen Xi and other three direct disciples of the sect also appeared with the sect's precious treasures in their hands, and took the lead amid the exclamations of their disciples.
The thousand-year-old aristocratic families formed an alliance, disrupted the way of heaven, and interfered with the fate of immortals. Naturally, they had to maintain the dignity of the immortal sect.
Moreover, they are now trying to take over the holy weapon and need to establish their authority in advance. Now is an appropriate time.
Buzz——!!!
A clear, iron-like vibration.
Outside Shengjing City, Cao Jinsong stood up with a roar, killed the evil creature in front of him with a sword, and couldn't help but grit his teeth.
"Why is this thing stronger than before?"
"It's more ferocious than before."
Ji You answered while killing, and looked at Bai Rulong and the Lu sisters with concern.
With their cultivation level, it was easy for the three of them to deal with the evil species, but problems would easily arise if they were surrounded.
"With so many evil species, where are we going to kill them?"
"According to the information sent by the five major immortal sects, the area surrounding the seven opened ruins has been occupied by a tide of corpses, making it impossible to get through. We need to head to where the tide of corpses is surging, which is probably where the border between Liangzhou and Zhongzhou intersects."
They knew that those joined forces of thousand-year-old families were causing trouble, but their whereabouts were still unclear. The only thing that could be confirmed was that they must be around the ruins, otherwise there would be no point in tempting the Immortal Sect to open the ruins themselves.
But it is still uncertain where they are located, inside or outside the ruins, or whether they are in all the ruins.
The most important thing is that whatever the Immortal Sect can think of, those thousand-year-old families can naturally think of as well.
Would they really wait in the ruins for the Immortal Sect to come and hunt them down?
Therefore, the task assigned by the six major immortal sects was to search all the ruins within a hundred miles around them and identify all those involved in this matter.
The end point of their journey is at the very center of the ruins.
Under normal circumstances, this kind of search would be easy for the Immortal Sect, but now that the tide of corpses is spreading all over the world, it seems extremely difficult, and they need to surround them all the way.
After answering Cao Jinsong's question, Ji You narrowed his eyes, and with a burst of energy from his body, he stretched out his hand and drew his sword, killing the evil creature that pounced on Lu Hanyan, and at the same time pulled the reckless girl back.
With a slap, the second young lady of the Lu family, who had been spanked on the buttocks, instantly became obedient, no longer looking innocent and naive as she risked her life.
Seeing this scene, Lu Qingqiu turned his head and glanced at his sister, and saw that his sister, who had been spanked on the buttocks for the first time in a long time, was serious, as if nothing had happened.
Buzz buzz buzz——
As the Taoist sword chanted wildly, everyone kept shuttling through the tide of corpses.
During this period, Ji You reached out his hand several times to pull back the slender figure that was too aggressive, wondering if this girl was taking it as a reward again.
At this time, Lu Qingqiu retreated to the middle of the team, rubbed his buttocks calmly, and glanced at his sister.
Lu Hanyan: “?”
Boom boom boom——
At this time, an elder flew from the back and caught up with the team in front. He flew down from the air with fairy light all over his body and killed them directly in three steps.
Seeing this scene, the surrounding aristocratic families began to move in other directions and dispersed to all directions, and the team of Tianshu Academy also divided into sixteen groups and dispersed.
Seeing this, Ji You pulled the Lu sisters, Rulong Xiandi and Cao Jinsong to the southwest and left the crowd.
"Brother, where are we going?"
"The route remains the same, but we need to disperse to prevent the evil species from gathering in large numbers and forming a larger zombie tide. We'll reunite briefly twenty miles away, crossing the border mountains."
The more people gather, the more popular it becomes, and the more deadly it becomes to attract evil spirits.
They need to work together to tear open a gap when leaving the city, but it is not advisable to gather together after they come out.
Therefore, it is wisest to split up into multiple teams, keep a distance that is neither too far nor too close, and meet up according to the stages of the journey.
Doing so can not only prevent the formation of a large-scale tide of corpses, but also pull the evil species towards each other.
Lu Qingqiu knew that Tianshu Academy had made this arrangement, but he still said while brandishing his sword, "Before we set out, the academy was divided into sixteen teams. Aren't we going to follow any of them?"
"Sixteen teams, plus those aristocratic families, are enough to pull the zombie tide apart. We have fewer people, so we can pass through the gaps and move faster."
Ji You stretched out his hand and slashed out a small mountain. "Anything that gathers together can be very terrifying. When facing a tide of zombies, the key is to avoid being exhausted. We should move ahead so that we can have some breathing space when we get to the front."
The fact was just as he expected. As Tianshu Academy and the aristocratic families dispersed and pulled away the tide of corpses, the evil species around their team of seven gradually became less dense.
In this way, not only is the speed faster, but the danger is also much less.
However, they also knew that they were probably the only ones who dared to split into small teams and pass through the gaps in the zombie tide.
Because if you want to fight against a zombie tide of this scale, sometimes numbers are the key, and they can do the opposite entirely because of Ji You.
Because even if he accidentally encountered a gathering and was surrounded, he had the ability to carve out a way out in a short period of time.
In the swaying daylight, two waves are constantly colliding on the densely packed and ruined land.
The brilliant immortal light, with the power to move mountains and fill the sea, continuously overturned the tide of corpses. At the same time, countless immortal lights fell from the sky, piercing through all directions.
Dust waves rolled back into the sky, and spiritual energy roared like a torrent.
In addition to the continuous advance in the front, Shengjing City in the rear was also restrained.
Some families that suffered heavy losses were unwilling to risk their lives, so they were responsible for attracting evil species at the edge of the city and cooperating with the formation to prevent them from chasing the teams heading to the ruins.
During this time, Ji You and others shuttled through the gaps in the corpse tide, crossed the northern part of the Zhongzhou continent, and arrived at the agreed mountain range one after another.
They were indeed fast enough. They were the first to arrive here and quickly began to regulate their breathing.
Afterwards, the Tianshu Academy and those various families arrived one after another. They then placed magical instruments to mask the aura around them, blocking the evil species' keen sense of human aura, and began to breathe in and out as quickly as possible.
After a while of rest and recuperation, the tension on everyone's faces gradually subsided. Some people had already clenched their weapons, wiped their magic tools, and began to prepare to continue their journey south.
They coordinated with each other throughout the journey, killing people in front and luring them away behind, and they were involved with each other. It was not as difficult as when they were in exile.
Those evil creatures had no consciousness and just kept killing. They were only so terrifying when their numbers were too great.
However, when everyone felt a little relieved, the three heads of Tianshu Academy kept having serious expressions and looked around from time to time.
Among the sixteen Tianshuyuan teams, one team did not come here for a brief rendezvous as originally planned.
"This is the team led by Elder Yu. Could something have gone wrong?"
"Elder Yu has reached the Boundless Realm. Even if the zombie tide surges, it is impossible for him to die. Perhaps he was delayed."
"He chose the southeastern route. There are indeed many evil corpses there. It's not impossible that he was delayed..."
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(End of this chapter)
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