Chapter 1085: Chapter 870: Taishang Heroes Gather

Qixia Mountain, once a perilous place harboring Burning Sun Demons.

But now, all demon beasts are either dead or retreated.

The reason is none other than the emergence of the Dragon Vein.

Before Qixia Mountain, Earth Qi billows forth, transforming into a dragon-shaped current of illusion and reality, soaring to the sky.

The surging and immense Star Power akin to substance sweeps over the surrounding mountains, transforming the area into a sea of mist.

This concentration of Star Power is several times higher than the core areas of the Ten Great Sects; just inhaling it could enhance one’s Cultivation at the Upper Three-level.

Star mist like a sea, with radiant red clouds shining down, resembling the Immortal Realm.

However, throughout Qixia Mountain, undercurrents are already stirring...

At this moment, on the eastern peaks of Qixia Mountain, Taishang Sect disciples are seen everywhere.

Leading them is Ye Shuying, one of the Daoist Ten Heroes, known for her cold demeanor.

And not only these two, but other top experts from Taishang Sect are also effortlessly present.

Decree Vajra Nie Wu;

Dragon Binding Immortal Rope Li Qiao;

Sword Transformation Realm Hao Lingyun;

Array Dao Master Zhuge Xin;

...

Taishang Sect indeed has too many skilled experts!

Though Nie Wu and others aren’t listed among the Daoist Ten Heroes, their names are renowned throughout the Cultivation World, known by everyone.

And now, most of Taishang Sect’s experts have gathered among the eastern mountains of Qixia to prepare for the imminent formation of the Dragon Vein!

On a certain high peak, a fairy-like, cold and stunning female cultivator meditates alone atop the mountain.

Though only at the Early Sun Realm, her aura is mysteriously unpredictable, ethereal like an Immortal.

This woman is none other than Mu Kexian.

At this time, a tall and handsome youth with tiger eyes and dragon brows flies down from the side and lands on the peak.

"Junior Sister Mu." Nie Wu softly called.

However, Mu Kexian seemed oblivious, continuing to meditate.

Nie Wu wasn’t offended, chuckled lightly, and walked to a nearby green stone to wait.

His actions were smooth and skilled, as if he had been here many times.

Nie Wu sat on the green stone, his gaze lingering on Mu Kexian.

Skin like cream, hair like a cascade, surrounded by Purple Qi with morning light shining on her, she seemed like a fairy from a painting.

Transcendent talent, astounding comprehension, coupled with a Heavenly appearance seemed difficult not to be moved by.

"Look over there, Elder Nie is visiting Master Mu again."

On the peak and below, many disciples of Radiant Moon and Shining Star also noticed Nie Wu waiting on the peak.

"Has Elder Nie already visited four times in the past five days?" a female disciple of Radiant Moon laughed.

Someone beside her replied, "Indeed, the only day he didn’t come was when he went with Master Ye to set up arrays."

"I really envy Master Mu; even a top expert like Elder Nie is captivated by her. If only I were Master Mu, I wouldn’t have to choose..."

"Master Mu seems to cultivate the Supreme Forget Emotion Technique, which explains her lack of interest in Elder Nie."

"They say the Supreme Forget Emotion Technique also has a stage where emotions are involved... Perhaps Elder Nie hopes to be the one she develops feelings for?"

"You two should stop talking now." At this moment, a male cultivator interrupted them, "If the elders or masters hear you, you won’t be able to escape the consequences."

The two heard this, quickly casting a cautious glance upward.

Luckily, Mu Kexian still had her eyes closed, meditating, while Nie Wu was entirely focused on her.

The two quietly breathed a sigh of relief and glared slightly at the male cultivator.

...

Nie Wu waited for two hours.

At this time, the Purple Qi around Mu Kexian coalesced, retreating into her body, completing a cycle of cultivation.

"Senior Brother Nie, what brings you to find me again?" Mu Kexian opened her eyes and asked.

Nie Wu came to his senses, his eyes filled with fascination, still somewhat lingering.

With a dry cough, Nie Wu stood up and said, "Junior Sister Mu, Senior Sister Ye and the others are already discussing the layout of the array to guard the Dragon Vein."

Mu Kexian replied, "There’s no need to consult with me, just notify me when the time comes."

"Alright, I’ll tell Senior Sister to pick a safer position for you."

"No need," Mu Kexian softly said, "Master gave me Xuyu Time Leak not for self-preservation, but for slaying evil."

As Mu Kexian spoke, a delicate little hourglass on her wrist slowly shifted with a few golden glimmers.

Upon closer inspection, there seemed to be tens of thousands of sand grains within the little hourglass.

Nie Wu looked at the small hourglass, rising with intense envy.

In the Dragon Vein contest, though not directly facing King Level from major sects, their profound resources still indirectly assist those enduring tribulations.

For example... Pseudo Saint Artifacts, Sealing Holy Artifacts!

And Xuyu Time Leak was a Holy Artifact held personally by Emei Spirit Venerable of the Taishang Sect.

It’s a Holy Artifact crafted with Xuyu Divine Soil and Ancient Metal, possessing unimaginable magical utility.

Even after sealing, its utility remains infinite for Burning Sun Level.

"Senior Brother Nie, is there anything else?" Mu Kexian asked.

Nie Wu laughed, "For now, that’s all, just came to inform Junior Sister. After all, the Dragon Vein will soon form, and we all have to guard the array together."

Mu Kexian remained expressionless, "If there’s nothing else then..."

Before she finished speaking, a dazzling golden light flashed from the farthest sky, swiftly landing among the Taishang Sect crowd.

"It’s Brother Dongfang!" Nie Wu exclaimed in a low voice, his expression tensing, "Something seems off."

Mu Kexian also showed a slight movement in his eyes, although it was brief, it wasn’t difficult to notice that Brother Dongfang’s aura seemed rather unstable.

Soon, the communication talismans on the two of them lit up.

"Brother is summoning..."

Mu Kexian’s figure flickered, and he flew down.

Seeing this, Nie Wu promptly followed.

In the middle camp, as soon as Mu Kexian and Nie Wu entered, they saw Dongfang Yi seated at the front.

At this moment, Dongfang Yi’s left eye was still a brilliant golden color, while his right eye, besides gold, also held a mysterious green flame and a blue water light interwoven, emitting a fierce and eerie wave.

Aside from this, Dongfang Yi’s aura seemed noticeably diminished compared to usual.

"Brother, what happened?!" Hao Lingyun who entered right behind Mu Kexian and Nie Wu exclaimed.

Dongfang Yi just waved his hand and slowly began to speak only when all the Burning Sun experts in the sect had gathered.

"Junior Sister Ye, how is the Dragon Vein?"

Ye Shuying replied, "With the current progress, it will be completed in seven or eight days, at most ten."

"Seven or eight days..."

Dongfang Yi heard this and his expression deepened slightly.

The golden light in his right eye grew ever brighter, but it wasn’t long before the powers of water and fire also began to churn violently within.

Soon, Dongfang Yi hummed softly and shut his right eye tightly.

"Brother?!" Hao Lingyun, Nie Wu, and others exclaimed.

Beside them, Ye Shuying’s expression also tensed.

Dongfang Yi raised his hand, "It’s nothing."

Hao Lingyun asked coldly, "What happened, Brother, how did you get injured?"

Dongfang Yi’s expression turned grave, "I was ambushed by two demonic beings on the way and suffered some wounds."

Li Qiao frowned, "What kind of demons would dare to attack you, Brother?"

Ye Shuying said, "Such ferocious and cold powers of water and fire, and such strength... It seems to be the Da Xiong’s Xiang Liu and Nine Infants?"

Dongfang Yi nodded slightly, "Exactly."

On hearing these names, everyone present reacted with shock.

Currently, great demons are reviving all over the continent, most are not weak, and among them, those who are exceptionally powerful and devastating are known as "Da Xiong."

Xiang Liu and Nine Infants are both Da Xiong; since the Beast Tribulation, many sect experts have perished at the hands of these two foes.

Dongfang Yi sneered, "However, nowadays, even together, these two nine-headed snakes can’t make up a whole head!"

With that, Dongfang Yi tossed out several snake heads, some dark blue, others eerie green.

Even though these snake heads were dead, they still looked grotesque and menacing, emitting a deeply chilling aura that caused two Burning Sun experts nearby to step back slightly.

"Here are four heads, and I blew up six more... Ji Chang."

A tall and sunny Early Sun cultivator responded and stepped forward, "Brother!"

"Use your Spiritual Material Technique to cook these snake heads for me, and bring them over later so I can replenish myself."

"Yes!"

The Early Sun cultivator glanced down at the snake heads on the ground, immediately taking out a large Star Device cauldron to store them.

Li Qiao asked tensely, "Brother, the Dragon Vein is about to form, and your current injuries..."

Upon hearing this, everyone felt a bit concerned.

"The sect has agreements with the Ten Thousand Sword Divine Sect, the Five Directions Temple, and others, and they won’t act on the first Dragon Vein.

As long as the Sword Sect’s Dugu Jiu is absent, then the remaining people... Even if I’m injured, I can handle them."

Hearing this, everyone felt reassured.

The Taishang Sect is determined to obtain this Dragon Vein because the Daoist Sects such as the Ten Thousand Sword Divine Sect will not fight for it.

In the current chaos where demons wreak havoc and disaster runs rampant, the Daoist sects need to acquire a Dragon Vein to boost morale.

Therefore, the Taishang Sect ceded some ground in exchange for the Divine Sect, the Five Directions Temple, and others to abstain from competing.

Ye Shuying said, "Don’t worry, I’m here too."

Dongfang Yi asked again, "Junior Sister, how is the array formation?"

"It’s ready. As soon as the Dragon Vein forms, it can radiate."

"Good."

They discussed a bit more and soon returned to their posts.

The time passed, with various powerful and mysterious figures landing at different places on Qixia Mountain from afar.

Meanwhile, atop a mountain to the north, a young man with an ordinary face walked leisurely, gazing from afar at the Dragon Vein in the sky, where the Earth Qi was brimming.

"Is this the Dragon Vein about to form..." The young man’s eyes flashed with a hint of surprise.

This young man was none other than Su Yuan, slightly disguised.

Earlier, when he came to the Southern Continent and within the Ancient Fragment, Su Yuan had dealings with the Ten Great Sects.

Before coming over this time, Fang Qingxiao gave Su Yuan a "Fake Face" to alter his appearance and aura.

With various factions gathering at Qixia Mountain, Su Yuan didn’t want to attract attention, so he wore it.

Patience is needed; besides Qixia Mountain, three more Dragon Veins are already evolving.

This time, Su Yuan came to Qixia Mountain hastily, not planning to "drink soup" but rather intended to act quietly and first complete the task assigned by the agency to observe the Dragon Vein.

He also intended to take a look at the current situation of various forces in the Southern Continent and identify the top experts.

As for the rest, he would act as circumstances dictated.

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