Chapter 214: Chapter 24: The Seven Fiends Gather, Earth Abyss Upheaval
In Canglan Cave, Fang Cheng held a Golden Sword, his expression grim.
It was a Flying Sword Communication from his Eldest Senior Sister, Cai Li.
It stated that an incident had recently occurred on the third level of the Earth Abyss, one of the three great forbidden grounds of the Yinluo Sect. A massive number of demons from the lower levels had surged upward. Wo Yun Peak was unable to suppress them and requested that the sect’s Nine Peaks join forces to quell the demonic turmoil in the Earth Abyss.
The entrance to the Earth Abyss was the Zhenyuan Hall, which Fang Cheng had visited years ago.
This hall was located on Wo Yun Peak, and its Peak Master also served as the Hall Master. It was normally guarded by True Disciples or Inner Sect Elders from Wo Yun Peak.
Occasionally, it would also accept True Disciples from other peaks.
During Fang Cheng’s Inner Sect trial years ago, he had encountered Gao Chong of Celestial City Peak guarding Zhenyuan Hall.
’To mobilize so many people... this incident in the Earth Abyss must be serious.’
Fang Cheng mused to himself as he rose and walked out of the Quiet Chamber.
"Are you going out, my husband?" Ye Yan, who was playing chess inside the Cave Mansion with Die’Er and Dong Qing, asked curiously when she saw Fang Cheng about to leave.
Fang Cheng nodded and smiled. "It’s a mission for the Law Enforcement Hall. I’ll probably be gone for a few days."
A worried expression appeared on Ye Yan’s face. She urged him softly, "Be careful with everything."
Dong Qing and Die’Er also had faces full of concern.
"Don’t worry, I’ll be back before you know it." Fang Cheng offered a reassuring word, then left the Cave Mansion and flew straight toward the Law Enforcement Hall.
Along the way, he took out his Bronze Suanni Mask and put it on.
「Inside the Law Enforcement Hall.」
Cai Li was in the same posture as always, sitting cross-legged on a jade mat like a statue, her gaze as sharp as a Sword Aura as she stared outside the hall.
When Fang Cheng arrived, a familiar figure was already there.
It was none other than Feng Ziang, wearing his Qiongqi Mask.
He stood in the Law Enforcement Hall, his posture as straight as a sword. His aura was so restrained that it was as if he had vanished.
"Senior Sister, Senior Brother." Fang Cheng walked into the hall and greeted the two of them.
Feng Ziang nodded slightly and gave him a look, but didn’t speak.
Cai Li, however, said in a low voice, "The others haven’t arrived yet. Lao Qi, wait here for now."
"Yes, Senior Sister," Fang Cheng replied, then stood beside Feng Ziang.
Before long, five more people arrived one after another, all of them Cultivators wearing Bronze Masks.
After entering the hall, they first greeted Cai Li, paying their respects to the Vice Hall Master, and then said hello to Fang Cheng and Feng Ziang.
Among the five, there were four men and one woman. The masks on their faces depicted a Vermilion Bird, Kui, a Taowu, and a Fei.
It was said that the Ten Fiends of the Law Enforcement Hall were rarely ever assembled. For seven of them to gather today was a rare occasion indeed.
After all, any True Disciple within the Yinluo Sect who caught the eye of Sun Fuguo and Cai Li was guaranteed to have unquestionable combat prowess.
These five were all Outer Peak Cultivators. Perhaps this was to balance the power of the Law Enforcement Hall, or perhaps it was simply to select the best of the best and ensure the Hall’s combat standards.
As Fang Cheng sized up the group, the five "Fiends" were also looking at him with curiosity.
But with Cai Li present, everyone was rather reserved and didn’t dare to speak.
After another short wait, a beam of light descended outside the hall, from which emerged a middle-aged Daoist with an upright posture and the refined air of a great scholar.
He wore a black Daoist Robe with exquisite golden patterns on the cuffs and collar. His three long strands of beard danced in the wind, giving him an unforgettable, transcendent aura.
"My apologies for the wait, Mr. Cai. I am a step late!"
The Daoist said with a cheerful laugh as he walked into the Law Enforcement Hall, clasping his hands in a salute to Cai Li.
Cai Li inclined her head. "You are not late."
Then, she introduced him to Fang Cheng and the others. "This is Xiao Qi, an Inner Sect Elder of my Demon Lion Peak. He will be accompanying us to the Earth Abyss to quell the demonic turmoil."
Fang Cheng and the others stepped forward and clasped their hands in greeting.
Xiao Qi had a Mid-stage Life Talisman Cultivation. The Sword Intent emanating from him was ethereal and unpredictable, suggesting he was highly accomplished in the Celestial Ghost Technique of the Netherworld Sword Technique.
After Xiao Qi returned the salute with a smile, Cai Li spoke.
"Now that everyone is here, I will briefly explain the situation in the Earth Abyss."
She looked around at the group and said slowly, "Several years ago, my sixth junior brother was on a sect mission on the fifth level of the Earth Abyss when he encountered a Tier Three Demon from the lower levels and was unfortunately killed."
"Ever since then, the Earth Abyss has been in constant turmoil. High-Tier Demons from the lower levels have frequently appeared on the upper levels, attempting to break through our sect’s seals and invade the Mortal World..."
"Not long ago, four Tier Three Demons worked together to open a massive passage on the fourth level. Fortunately, the Master of Wo Yun Peak managed to block it in time using the Zhenyuan Hall’s Grand Array. However, he cannot hold it on his own for long, so he promptly reported it to the Sect Leader."
"The Sect Leader has ordered the various peaks to send us to assist the Master of Wo Yun Peak in recasting the Netherworld Prison Suppression Array to resist the demonic invasion!"
"Today, I will personally lead the team. We will go to the Earth Abyss, form the Seven Kills Array, and merge it into the Netherworld Prison Suppression Array to enhance its power. Do all of you understand?" Cai Li asked.
Everyone had already learned the gist of the situation from the Golden Sword Communication. Now, after hearing Cai Li’s explanation, any lingering doubts they had were dispelled.
Cai Li rose to her feet. "There’s no time to lose. Let’s go!"
...
The nine of them left Demon Lion Peak and flew straight toward Wo Yun Peak.
Along the way, they saw numerous Escape Lights streaking from the various peaks above Yinluo Island, all converging on Wo Yun Peak in a spectacular display.
Soon, the group arrived at Wo Yun Peak.
Below this mountain peak was a massive rift valley. At its edge stood an ancient Black Stone Hall. A plaque hung above the entrance, inscribed with the name "Zhenyuan Hall" in large, flamboyant script.
By now, all nine branches of the Yinluo Sect had sent their True Disciples and Inner Sect Elders.
The cultivators exchanged pleasantries as they walked into the main hall.
The interior of the hall was vast and empty. On the main wall was a large relief carving depicting a Daoist using Divine Techniques to suppress countless Celestial Demons.
Seeing this relief carving again, Fang Cheng guessed that the figure depicted was likely the founding ancestor of the Yinluo Sect.
