txolops Chapter 228 The Fastest Journey in the Primordial World, Winged Immortal
Chapter 228 The Fastest Journey in the Primordial World, Winged Immortal
Although Shen Gongbao's cultivation had advanced to the Golden Immortal realm after receiving help from Taibai, his escape speed was ultimately a weakness.
He sped at full speed for a whole day, but all he could see was the boundless sea and sky, and Jin'ao Island remained out of reach.
Just as he was anxious and focused on getting on his way, two figures suddenly appeared in the clouds ahead.
He recognized one of them clearly; it was Lü Yue, the man he was looking for.
A cultivator was also accompanying Lü Yue; he was tall but slightly thin.
Upon seeing Lü Yue, Shen Gongbao felt a renewed sense of hope.
Although Lü Yue was known for spreading plagues and performing supernatural powers related to epidemics, all methods have the same origin, and such unorthodox supernatural powers are often interconnected. Perhaps he also had some knowledge of the art of curses.
In desperation, Shen Gongbao unleashed his magical power, increasing his speed dramatically as he charged forward. Before he even arrived, the frantic voice tore through the clouds and reached them first:
"Senior Brother Lü Yue! Quickly! Go save Senior Brother Qiu Shou Xian! It will be too late if you're too late!"
Upon hearing the words "Qiu Shou Xian" (虬首仙) associated with danger, Lü Yue's expression changed drastically.
With a swift movement, he blocked Shen Gongbao's path, his eyes wide with shock, and demanded sharply:
"Explain clearly! What exactly happened to Senior Brother Qiu Shou Xian?"
"Senior brother, the situation is urgent and cannot be explained in a few words. Why don't we set off immediately to see for ourselves!"
Shen Gongbao was still breathing heavily, his face filled with worry and fear.
Seeing this, the tall, thin cultivator standing nearby knew the matter was of great importance and immediately spoke up:
"Fellow Daoists, if you do not mind, I may give you a ride."
The newcomer was Yu Yixian, whose true form was a golden-winged roc. With a flap of his wings, he could soar for thousands of miles. His speed was among the best in the primordial world, no less than that of the Northern Kunpeng.
Yu Yixian immediately displayed his supernatural powers, taking Lü Yue and Shen Gongbao with him, transforming into a golden lightning bolt that was almost invisible to the naked eye, tearing through layers of clouds, and rushing towards the Yin Shang camp.
Even with two people with him, it only took him about fifteen minutes to reach the airspace above the military camp.
As soon as he landed, Lü Yue disregarded etiquette and dashed into the Qiu Shou Immortal's tent.
The grotesque immortal lay sprawled on the bed, his eyes closed, his breath so faint it was almost imperceptible.
Lü Yue's heart tightened, and he called out urgently:
"Brother Qiushou Xian? Wake up!"
He immediately placed his palms on the dragon-headed immortal platform, and pure magical power surged in, first protecting the heart and primordial spirit, and keeping that last glimmer of life alive.
The Winged Immortal, who followed behind, witnessed the wretched state of the Headless Immortal and a sudden dull pain welled up in his chest.
He had known Qiu Shou Xian for a long time. From the end of the Lich War to the beginning of the Investiture of the Gods, the two often met over the long years. Although they were not from the same sect, they had a good relationship because they were compatible.
One was a direct descendant of the Jie Sect, and the other was a wandering immortal from the primordial world. They could regard each other as confidants because their Daoist interests were compatible.
The doctrines they discussed were not the orthodox teachings of the Xuanmen sect, but rather unorthodox techniques that involved devouring living beings and refining their essence and blood to aid in cultivation.
Seeing his old friend suffer such a calamity, how could Yu Yixian not be furious?
"Fellow Daoist Lü Yue, please do your utmost to heal Fellow Daoist Qiu Shou Xian. This humble Daoist will immediately depart for Xiqi to seek justice for Qiu Shou Xian!"
After saying that, he turned and left, his body already surrounded by a chilling aura.
Shen Gongbao's eyes flickered slightly, and he quickly followed him out of the tent, calling out, "Fellow Daoist, please wait! Let me have something to say."
The Winged Immortal stopped, turned her head to look at him, and golden light flickered in her eyes.
Shen Gongbao stepped closer and whispered:
"Fellow Daoist, Xiqi is protected by the Taiji Formation, which is as solid as a rock. If you go directly to challenge them, they will surely retreat and not come out, making it difficult to achieve anything."
"In your opinion, what should be done? Is Xiqi truly invincible?"
Shen Gongbao stroked his beard and pondered for a moment before saying:
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"Xiqi prides itself on benevolence and righteousness, and Ji Chang is even praised for loving the people like his own children. This reputation for benevolence and righteousness may be its burden, and could be a breakthrough point."
Upon hearing this, Yu Yixian understood.
He said no more, and his figure suddenly disappeared from the spot, leaving only a faint spatial fluctuation.
Its speed was astonishing; after only ten breaths, it had already returned.
He hovered in mid-air directly in front of Xiqi City, his voice booming throughout the city:
"You worthless wretch of Xiqi City! You cowards of the Chan Sect! Come out and face your deaths!"
This curse, imbued with magical power and ferocity, instantly spread throughout Xiqi.
However, apart from startling birds and causing some commotion, there was no sign of troops coming out to fight within the city.
A moment later, on the city wall of Xiqi, Jiang Ziya and Ji Chang, the Marquis of Xibo, appeared under the protection of a group of generals.
"Prime Minister, this man seems to be a new recruit of unorthodox sects, and he is extremely arrogant. Could you please ask my senior brother, Master Chan, to punish him?"
Ji Chang looked down at the city walls and asked in a low voice.
Jiang Ziya's gaze swept over the Winged Immortal, then looked at the Taiji Formation, and slowly shook his head:
"My lord, a small act of impatience can ruin a great plan. The twenty-one-day agreement is approaching, and the outcome will be clear then."
To engage now would only introduce unpredictability and play right into their hands. Let them rant and rave; we'll wait and see.
Ji Chang remained silent, his gaze lingering on the terrified people for a moment before he finally sighed and slowly nodded.
Ignoring the increasingly jarring provocations and threats from below the city, the two turned and their figures slowly disappeared behind the city walls.
However, just as the two turned to leave, Yu Yixian shouted again:
Before he finished speaking, he flicked his sleeve and released half of the Xiqi soldiers he had just captured.
Ji Chang, standing atop the city wall, immediately recognized the leader as Nangong Jing, the general guarding Yongcheng and Nangong Shi's younger brother.
Before Ji Chang could stop him, Yu Yixian suddenly opened his huge mouth and swallowed Nangongjing along with more than two thousand Xiqi garrison soldiers.
And this is just the beginning.
With another wave of his sleeve, Yu Yixian summoned thousands more soldiers, who were then swallowed whole by him.
"If no one else comes out of the city to fight, I will devour every last person in the cities surrounding Xiqi!"
Feathered Immortal's threat pierced everyone's ears like a cold blade.
Ji Chang clenched his fist tightly and slammed it heavily against the city wall.
"Prime Minister, we must think of something! We can't let him run rampant like this!"
"Master Uncle, send me there! I will surely capture and kill this demon!"
"Senior Brother Yang Jian, why use a sledgehammer to crack a nut? Leave this little demon to your junior brother."
"My fellow disciples, please give way to me! I'm so bored and restless in this city of Xiqi!"
……
Behind Jiang Ziya and Ji Chang, a group of third-generation disciples of the Chan Sect volunteered to fight.
Having been silent for a long time, they were eager to test their skills. Moreover, the fact that Yu Yixian had concealed his true cultivation level gave these young disciples even more confidence.
Amidst the clamor of requests to fight, Jiang Ziya, feeling agitated, immediately issued a stern order:
"Enough! Dragon Beard Tiger and Wu Ji, I order you two to go into battle and capture that sorcerer!"
"Yes, sir!"
Among everyone, these two were indeed the least skilled.
Jiang Ziya made this arrangement with a selfish motive.
Over the years, he has always been in charge of the internal affairs of Xiqi, and the battles on the battlefield have been led by his fellow disciples, so he has hardly been able to get involved.
Now, he wants to take this opportunity to prove that even if his own affinity with immortality is shallow, his disciples are not necessarily inferior to others.