Chapter 418: Chapter 349: Tribulation Cultivators Attack Celestial Longevity (2)
Then, the group of ghostly shadows howled towards the sky in fury and charged at Xuan Jizi.
Xuan Jizi fixed his gaze and saw that the eerie shadows were, in fact, pale faces resembling seven or eight-year-old children!
"The Thirteen Ghosts!"
"It’s you, Ghost Demon Child! I never expected you, a reclusive figure, to appear!"
Xuan Jizi was greatly shocked; the Ghost Demon Child was a figure known for decades, even older than the Elder Celestial Master, Zhao Xizheng of Taiyii Dao.
Rumor had it that this person, in pursuit of Demonic Path Secret Techniques, slaughtered his own kin and selected thirteen seven or eight-year-old children’s souls with his own bloodline for cultivation, greatly enhancing his demon technique.
Controlling thirteen ghosts single-handedly, he could even suppress several cultivators of the same realm.
Feeling the attack of more than a dozen ghostly shadows, Xuan Jizi cursed inwardly but proceeded to form hand seals, directing his flying sword to slay the ghostly shadows.
"I always said, one should not flaunt wealth, what is Emperor Zhengyong up to, attracting even such ancient monsters?"
"Throughout Great Yu, there are many late-stage Qi Cultivators hiding in the shadows...!"
"Squeak, squeak, squeak..."
As he spoke, a third cultivator attacking her also made his move.
This cultivator slapped a Spirit Beast Bag, and suddenly, a red mist surged out of the bag, emitting a series of strange cries, attacking Xuan Jizi.
"Spirit Insect!"
The red mist turned out to be a group of bizarre Gu Insects with transparent wings, yet overall looking like ants.
In the cultivation realm of Great Yu, due to the severance of spiritual qi, cultivation was extremely difficult.
However, because the cultivation bottleneck was low, the number of low-tier cultivators was quite large.
In this realm, even Foundation Establishment Cultivators were already at the peak level.
Throughout the Profound Cyan Realm, even including those hidden, there were less than a handful.
Thus, there were quite a few late-stage Qi Cultivators below the Foundation Establishment Stage.
After all, if these late-stage Qi Cultivators cherished their lives, seeking methods for longevity and survival, they could live up to two hundred years or so.
Over two hundred years, they delved into various of the Hundred Skills of Cultivation and magic, making their methods quite diverse.
Under the siege of Ghost Child and unidentified Insect-controlling Cultivator, Xuan Jizi was temporarily held back, unable to assist elsewhere.
"Get lost...!"
At that moment, another roar echoed.
On another peak, a tall man with bronzed skin appeared shirtless.
With a casual toss, a flash of black light swiftly struck, extremely stealthy in the dark.
"Puff!"
A Tribulation Cultivator fighting hadn’t even reacted before his Protective Magical Shield was shattered, his abdomen ripped open, crashing heavily onto the ground, dead beyond measure.
The black light flashed again, targeting another victim.
Xiong Gang!
Xiong Gang was guarding this place, showing no mercy to the attacking Tribulation Cultivators, striking with lethal moves.
"Screech~!"
Almost simultaneously, a piercing scream sounded.
From behind him, an eagle, standing over two meters tall, flew out.
With wings spanning five meters, its feathers were like refined steel.
With a flap, it immediately swept up a storm from the ground.
The massive figure soared into the sky, instantly scattering the figures of several Tribulation Cultivators.
In an instant, not only Xuan Jizi and Xiong Gang defended against the Loose Cultivators, but even those cultivating in Yuelong Palace like Xu Fengxiong, Zheng Chengwen, and Dai Shu, also stepped in to resist the Loose Cultivators.
They had been cultivating for only a few years, mostly at middle-stage Artifact Refining.
Only Xu Fengxiong had reached late-stage Qi Cultivation.
Compared to the Loose Cultivators, they practiced stronger cultivation techniques, and their magical artifacts far surpassed those of the Loose Cultivators, forcing them into retreat.
Some who didn’t escape in time met their end at the hands of Xu Fengxiong and the others.
"Damn brat...!"
In the dark, a burly Loose Cultivator glared at the youth in front of him, his eyes full of apprehension.
"Late-stage Qi Cultivation? You’re just a kid, how is it possible..."
Before he could finish his sentence, Xu Fengxiong had already charged forward.
"If you’re going to kill, just do it, what’s with all the nonsense?"
"Bring it on!"
The man roared, launched a double-fisted attack, his hands gleaming as if wearing Iron Fist Gloves.
"I’m a Body Cultivator, you little brat..."
"Puff!"
Before he could finish, Xu Fengxiong had already reached right in front of him.
Reaching out, he suddenly wielded a Yanling Saber, striking downward at an angle!
The man’s arms crossed to block, ordinary weapons and blades were like tickling him...but...
Before the thought could settle, Xu Fengxiong swung his blade down.
One swing, the man and his arms were slashed in half!
This Yanling Saber was specifically crafted by Xu Fengxiong’s request.
Made of Star Steel mixed with Refined Gold, strong and sharp, it was a rare close-combat weapon.
At the same time, he could infuse magical power into it, forming a presence akin to a magical artifact, to slay enemies with sword control.
Born into a Martial Arts Family, Xu Fengxiong still preferred such weapons and style.
"Your Majesty...!"
He glanced back toward Linxiao Hall, then without hesitation, wielded his long blade, rushing toward Linxiao Hall.
Beside him were Zheng Chengwen, Tong Tao, Dai Shu, and Lu Qing’er.
They formed a formation, jointly resisting the Loose Cultivators.
"You stay here and guard, I’ll go protect Your Majesty!"
"Brother Xu, I’m coming with you~!"
Lu Qing’er shouted, but Xu Fengxiong had already dashed away, quickly vanishing into the darkness.
"Brother Xu..."
Watching Xu Fengxiong’s departing figure, Lu Qing’er was speechless.
Meanwhile, Zheng Chengwen formed hand seals to create a Fire Snake, attacking the Loose Cultivators in mid-air.
Seeing Lu Qing’er dazed, he quickly shouted, "Lu Qing’er! Stop staring, and kill the enemy!"
"Xu Fengxiong is not a man you can covet..."
"Shut up!"
Lu Qing’er glared at Zheng Chengwen, then formed hand seals, summoning a bright, round mirror.
The mirror’s face was clear, with swirling patterns on the back, looking very mysterious.
Infusing it with magical power, the mirror suddenly emitted waves of dim yellow light.
She aimed the mirror at the Loose Cultivators in mid-air.
The yellow light flashed, and a Loose Cultivator accidentally glanced at the light from the mirror, immediately feeling dizzy and falling from the sky.
"Hahaha, well done!"
Zheng Chengwen laughed loudly, immediately controlling the Fire Snake, pouncing on the unfortunate victim, turning him to ashes in a few breaths.
"Your Majesty really favors you, granting you such a treasure..."
Zheng Chengwen enviously glanced at the ancient mirror in Lu Qing’er’s hand.
Lu Qing’er furrowed her brow. This magical artifact was given to her when she visited the Empress in the Imperial Palace.
Your Majesty had assessed her cultivation and magic, and upon learning her cultivation was nearing late-stage Qi Cultivation, granted her this ancient mirror.
At the time, she thought it was just an ordinary magical artifact.
Upon returning to practice it, it turned out to have a hundred restrictions, making it a top-grade magical artifact!
This was a top-grade magical artifact!
In all of Yuelong Palace, only Princess Yaoshi, Princess Langhuan, and Xu Fengxiong possessed such artifacts.
And now, she had one.
This indicated her significance in Yuelong Palace and to Your Majesty.
But...
Remembering Your Majesty’s smile and the Empress’s odd look back then, her heartbeat quickened.
"Could it be... Your Majesty has intentions like that?"
"But he already has the Empress, and the Empress even encouraged me to be close to Your Majesty..."
Lu Qing’er was flustered, recalling words the Empress said when she left the Imperial Palace.
"Qing’er, Your Majesty is our sky. Remember to stay close to Your Majesty at Celestial Longevity Mountain. Being taken into the harem would be a blessing three lifetimes cannot achieve..."
