txolops Chapter 2488 The Power of Natural Disaster
Chapter 2488 The Power of Natural Disaster
Chapter 2488 The Power of Natural Disaster
At this moment, the wind in the forbidden area became increasingly fierce, and the gale stirred up the clouds on the surface of Qingyun Mountain, making the wind's trajectory clearly visible to the naked eye.
'Waaaah...'
A gust of wind blew from the depths of the forbidden area, howling past the female cultivator with an unusually piercing sound. Cultivators who frequently gathered herbs in the forbidden area knew that strange winds were often a harbinger of impending natural disasters. However, the natural disasters in the forbidden area followed a pattern, and it wasn't yet time for them; moreover, this pattern hadn't been broken for a long time.
The female cultivator was filled with surprise, not because she sensed the impending natural disaster, but because she perceived the changes deep within the forbidden area.
The strong wind brought a familiar aura; only that place could have such an aura!
The ancient sacred site of Taoism—Wuji Academy!
The female cultivator clenched her teeth, feeling somewhat regretful; the thing she feared most had finally happened.
Thanks to the innate supernatural abilities bestowed upon her by the Moon Fox bloodline, she discovered the secret hidden in the forbidden area long ago. The Daoist holy land, Wuji Academy, was hidden within the forbidden area, and it existed in a very special way.
If the forbidden area is the sunny side, visible to people, then the Wuji Academy is the dark side, unknown to others. The two sides of Yin and Yang correspond to each other, and the two completely different worlds may very well be two sides of the same coin.
Throughout history, countless cultivators have come to gather herbs, but they can only see the forbidden area on the sunny side.
Relying on her innate supernatural abilities, she unexpectedly discovered this secret and found two passages that could connect the inside and outside. One of them corresponded to the Yangxing Platform of Wuji Academy, which had already been destroyed by Qin Sang. The second one was on the mountaintop beneath her.
At first, she didn't know the origin of the Dark World, but after reading ancient books, she confirmed that it was a sacred place left behind by the ancient Taoist court.
Over the years, the Dao Court was almost forgotten by the Great Wind Plains, but she, who came from one of the Five Great Kingdoms, knew very well who the original overlord of the Great Wind Plains was.
The ancient Dao Court was incredibly powerful. When the female cultivator realized that she had discovered a sacred site of the Dao Court, she was overjoyed. By entering the Wuji Academy and receiving the legacy of the Dao Court, her and the Moon Fox Clan's future prospects were limitless. At the very least, she could replace the Heavenly Fox and rule the Heavenly Fox Upper Realm. But she was immediately doused with cold water.
After persistent investigation, the female cultivator was dismayed to discover that Wuji Academy existed in a way she could not understand.
With her cultivation level, few things in the world could deceive her. However, the way Wuji Academy existed was beyond her comprehension. She made various attempts and efforts, but all failed, and she had no idea where to start.
She could clearly see the magnificent scenery of the Wuji Academy, but she could only look, not touch, and could not take anything with her. Moreover, if she lingered in the Wuji Academy for even a short while, she would become ethereal. She had brought others in before, but they disappeared completely after becoming ethereal.
Their fate is unknown, and it is certain that Wuji Academy remains empty to this day.
Legend has it that in ancient times, the Dao Court was so powerful that it was besieged and defeated in the spirit world. It was indeed well-deserved. It is not surprising that she, a mere half-demon in the Void Refinement stage, was deceived by the Dao Court's methods.
The female cultivator did not give up, but she did not want other forces to compete with her for the Wuji Academy, so she could only conduct a secret investigation.
Today, the treasures left behind by the Daoist court are extremely rare. Even the treasure trove of the Heavenly Fox Kingdom has very few left, and it is almost impossible to find any genuine ancient books from the Daoist court.
Without ancient texts or knowing where to find a successor of the Daoist Court, the female cultivator had to find another way. Wuji Academy was a sacred place, and even at the height of the Daoist Court's power, not many people knew about it. However, the female cultivator discovered something: every so often, the Daoist Court would issue a merit list, sending those listed to the sacred place for cultivation as a reward.
What these people saw and heard in the Dao Court might help her unravel the secrets of the Wuji Academy, but unfortunately, it would be extremely difficult to investigate.
Fortunately, after so much time, the female cultivator was certain that she was the only one who had entered the Wuji Academy, and no competitors had yet emerged.
Until she unexpectedly bumped into Qin Sang, although Qin Sang concealed it well, the female cultivator had carefully investigated the Dao Court and knew that the Dao Court had a powerful Thunder Department. Moreover, Qin Sang was the one who took the secret treasure of the Tomb People, so it was inevitable that she would make some connections.
She had previously hidden in Wuji Academy for two reasons. First, her opponent was too strong, and this was the only way to escape. Otherwise, she would have had to use the Heavenly Fox Token to ask the Heavenly Fox Alliance for help, which would have alerted the Heavenly Fox. Second, she also wanted to lure Qin Sang into Wuji Academy to see how he would react, but the result disappointed her.
Unexpectedly, a sudden change occurred, and Wuji Academy was about to be exposed to the world. What exactly did that person do?
The female cultivator's mind raced, and she was slightly taken aback. The gust of wind did not bring Qin Sang's aura, but rather the fluctuations of the Crimson Scale Divine Pillar.
The situation is out of control!
The female cultivator didn't have time to think too much. She glanced deeply in that direction and hurriedly flashed back to the secret realm.
This secret realm was almost identical to the one Qin Sang had destroyed, both featuring a silver disc suspended in the air. A white light appeared behind the female cultivator, revealing her fox tail. With a gentle sway of the tail, the silver disc shone brightly, projecting its light onto the female cultivator. The void shattered instantly, and the female cultivator stared at the empty space, not rushing to enter.
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The battlefield deep within the forbidden area.
What appears distorted from the outside is actually a scene of normalcy on the battlefield.
The cultivators invited by the Three Kings of Zhu Qian were all at least experts in the Void Refinement stage. They all sensed something was amiss and couldn't help but feel uneasy and agitated. The Three Kings of Zhu Qian immediately reassured them via telepathy, explaining that this was due to the power of the great formation and that there was no need to panic.
Seeing that Zhu Qian and the three kings were very calm, everyone felt a little relieved. However, the arrow was already on the bowstring and had to be released. Since they had not yet discovered any danger, they did not dare to jump out directly and ruin Zhu Qian and the three kings' plans.
The battlefield shrouded by the grand formation, the Azure Cloud Tide deep within the forbidden area, and the vast expanse of Azure Cloud Mountains on the outskirts were all collapsing. Only the three kings of Zhu Qian knew what was happening, but they turned a deaf ear to it, focusing all their efforts on controlling the Crimson Scale Divine Pillar.
Strangely, the more power they poured in, the weaker the power of the Crimson Scale Pillar became. Not only did the dragon scales on the surface of the pillar gradually lose their luster, but the power of the divine fire also seemed to be suppressed in some way, and even began to retreat.
The Crimson Scale Divine Pillar was suppressed, and the Yellow Springs Platform, which was also a national protective artifact, was naturally not spared either.
At this moment, the connection between the Yellow Springs Platform and the Nine Netherworlds seemed to have been truly severed. The yellowish light flickered erratically, and the water level of the Yellow Springs Platform, which was originally full of water, began to drop.
Suddenly, on one of the Yellow Springs Platforms, the face of the Blood Infant was reflected in the pool. The Blood Infant was filled with shock and anger, and let out a piercing scream.
"How dare you!"
Even when surrounded by the great formation led by the Three Kings of Zhu Qian, Blood Soul Impermanence wasn't this panicked. If the Yellow Springs Platform were breached, they might truly perish! The Three Kings of Zhu Qian were recalling the divine fire, but in Blood Soul Impermanence's eyes, the situation was now a hundred times more critical than before!
The blood infant's little eyes darted around, trying to figure out what this place was that could suppress the national guardian artifact.
At this moment, the Eastern Flood Dragon King made a hand seal, and the divine fire surged back, swirling around the divine pillar. Then, a fire dragon rushed out from the divine fire, roaring as it charged towards the Yellow Springs Platform. The Southern Yun King and the Du Sha King were not to be outdone.
The three-headed fire dragon bared its fangs and claws, launching a pincer attack on the Yellow Springs Terrace.
The national protective artifacts were both suppressed, but the three kings of Zhu Qian also had the help of a spirit array. The three-headed fire dragon, aided by the spirit array, became stronger and stronger in battle.
In a short time, the yellowish light in the center of the battlefield began to flicker and sway.
'Roar! '
Suddenly, a fire dragon raised its head and charged headlong into the Yellow Springs Platform. With a loud 'boom,' the Yellow Springs Platform trembled violently, and the yellowish-brown light dissipated. Then, a second fire dragon followed closely behind.
'boom! boom! boom! ’
The yellowish light shattered completely, and the waters of the Yellow Springs nearly dried up. Suddenly, two figures were jolted out; they were none other than the true form of the Blood Soul Impermanence.
Once the Yellow Springs Platform loses its power as a national guardian artifact, it becomes just an ordinary treasure. Now, no matter how much the Blood Soul Impermanence tries to activate the Yellow Springs Platform, it is to no avail, and it has finally been forced to reveal its true form.
Before the enemy's attack could arrive, the two figures flashed and transformed back into a cloud of blue and red ghostly mist. Unfortunately, the flaw in the spirit array had already been patched, and they were now trapped inside. The blue and red ghostly mist wandered aimlessly, unsure of where to go.
‘Wow! ’
The raging flames, covering the sky and the earth, engulfed the blue and red ghostly mist.
Blood Soul Impermanence couldn't cause any trouble. The Eastern Flood Dragon King's attention was no longer on them. He looked down at his feet and knew very well that the target was not actually beneath them; it was just an illusion.
Without making a sound, the Eastern Flood Dragon King glanced around and thought to himself, "They have quite the patience!"
The mysterious person who destroyed the spirit array has not yet shown up. They must have been caught up in it. If they try to break out now, the three of them will definitely be able to detect it and use the spirit array to keep them there.
The fact that nothing is amiss now indicates that the other party is very calm and remains inactive.
"Let's see how long you can hold out!"
The Eastern Flood Dragon King sneered inwardly, deciding to capture Blood Soul Impermanence first before slowly searching for the others. Thinking of this, the Eastern Flood Dragon King's lips moved slightly, attempting to persuade Blood Soul Impermanence to surrender.
Killing the Blood Soul Impermanence would surely trigger a fierce counterattack, wasting time and offering no benefit. If they could subdue it, they would gain two more spies in the Punishment and Ghost Continent, capable of controlling the Yellow Springs Platform and playing a crucial role in the event of chaos.
This luring of the snake out of its hole can be described as killing two birds with one stone!
Little did he know, Qin Sang hesitated at this moment. He sensed a familiar aura, and the spirit array was taking him to the Boundless Courtyard in the painting.
He had just come out and knew that the Wuji Academy within the painting concealed danger; once it was rendered ethereal, the consequences would be unpredictable. He wondered if the three kings, Zhu Qian and his companions, were aware of this. Had they entered using the power of the spirit array and discovered the situation was amiss, would they still be able to escape?
However, if they flee now, they will be forced to reveal themselves and will inevitably suffer a fierce attack from the three kings of Zhu Qian.
In fact, Qin Sang also wanted to see how much Zhu Qian and the three kings knew and whether they had a way to unravel the secrets of the Wuji Academy in the painting.
After thinking for a moment, Qin Sang decided to go in with them. The question now was whether or not to save Xuehun Wuchang.
Just then, Qin Sang frowned slightly, sensing something amiss.
The three kings, Zhu Qian and his brother, controlled the great formation and had more acute senses than Qin Sang. They suddenly raised their heads and, upon seeing something, their faces showed shock and anger.
'call! '
Suddenly, a sound of wind came from the highest heavens.
The battlefield was ablaze with fire, with some flames leaping and floating high in the sky before being dispersed by a gust of blue wind.
It was as if a hole had appeared in the sky, letting the wind rush in from above, instantly turning into a fierce gale. The gale was merely the surface; accompanying it was an extremely violent aura, one that cultivators who frequented the forbidden area would recognize—the aura of a natural disaster!
Qingning Palace is infamous for its natural disasters. When the disasters subside, Qingning Palace is the safest of the seven forbidden areas of Dafeng Plain. However, when the disasters strike, Qingning Palace immediately rises to the top, becoming a true forbidden area.
The pattern has been broken!
Moreover, in the past, every time a natural disaster struck, there would be various signs in advance, giving cultivators time to escape. However, this time, there were no signs at all, and by the time they realized it, the disaster had already arrived!
Meanwhile, the outside world has collapsed, turning into a chaotic, apocalyptic scene.
Natural disasters swept through the forbidden land, bringing extreme chaos. Hurricanes swept up the blue clouds, covering the sky and the sun. One after another, the blue cloud mountains rose from the ground and were torn to pieces in the sky. The ground was not spared either, and the cloud stones were all shattered.
In this vast forbidden area, there is no longer a place of peace.
This is a disaster far more terrifying than the windstorm. The cultivators of the Great Wind Plains are already accustomed to windstorms and have methods to resist them. There is not only a raging wind here, but also some kind of invisible power hidden within, a power that is extremely violent and capable of tearing cultivators apart.
The natural disaster struck too quickly. At that moment, many cultivators were still gathering herbs in the forbidden area. Before they could react, the forbidden area had been turned upside down and transformed into a ferocious beast that devoured people.
Those cultivators at the very edge of the forbidden area might be lucky enough to escape, but others have almost no chance of survival.
The man in the golden robe had caused countless deaths with his actions, but he didn't care about these ants. When his third sister arrived, the two of them flew towards the distorted scene against the wind.
"A natural disaster! How could there be a natural disaster at this time!"
King Dongjiao was filled with shock and rage.
They carefully chose the time to act, but still couldn't avoid the natural disaster. Could it be...? A thought flashed through the mind of the Eastern Flood Dragon King: Could it be that their actions had prematurely triggered the natural disaster?
There was no point in complaining now; their plans had been disrupted by the sudden natural disaster, and they could only try to salvage the situation.
Unfortunately, before they could react, the power of the natural disaster swept across all directions with overwhelming force. The surrounding Qingyun Mountain collapsed in response, and the mighty Qingyun Tide was powerless to resist the impact of the natural disaster.
The shattered cloud tides and the collapsed cloud mountains, everything returns to its origin.
One moment, the sea of fire conjured by the great formation was still raging, but the next moment it was suppressed by the natural disaster. Amidst the chaotic scene, only the firelight could be vaguely seen.
Even more frightening is that natural disasters are shaking the foundation of the great formation.
Even when the forbidden area was peaceful, it still required many experts to maintain it. Now that the natural disaster has struck, it is many times more dangerous than before. The natural disaster is constantly impacting the great formation, and all the cultivators can only struggle to hold on.
The situation took an unexpected turn. Blood Soul Impermanence realized that his opportunity had come. Two ghostly figures emerged from the Azure-Crimson Ghost Mist and launched a frenzied attack on the great formation.
Now, the three kings of Zhu, Qian, and Wang are facing attacks from both inside and outside. Despite their best efforts to stabilize the situation, they have ultimately failed.
'boom! ’
Amidst its unwilling roar, the barely gathered flames crumbled, scattered, and were swept away by the gale, disappearing without a trace.
As the great formation collapsed, the cultivators cried out in alarm as they were scattered by the wind.