Cultivation: Fortune by Lots-Chapter 572 - 269. Third-grade Opportunity, Ancient Chapter Table_2

Chapter 572: 269. Third-grade Opportunity, Ancient Chapter Table_2

The Global Spiritual Qi was in turmoil. Coupled with the obstructing wind and snow, it was difficult for her to anticipate her opponent’s attacks. Once Taoist Flying Swords were unleashed, they arrived in an instant.

Spirit Light flickered around Chu Yu, and a jade amulet overflowed with luminescence, manifesting as a city of emerald jade.

The city was translucent, appearing as fragile as a work of art, yet its defensive power was quite astonishing.

Although it was still pierced by the sword light, as the jade shattered, the momentum of the sword light immediately slowed.

This momentary pause gave Chu Yu just enough time to evade the Taoist Flying Swords, which seemed capable of Shattering the Sky.

"Be careful, it’s Chen Donglou’s Seven-Star Sword!" Wei Qiyue warned from the side.

Sure enough, Chu Yu flipped her palm, and a huge longbow appeared in her hand. However, before she could draw the bow and nock an arrow to retaliate, second and third streams of sword light flew out from Snow Dragon Mountain, briefly clearing the overlying wind and snow.

Given time to gather power, both Taoist Flying Swords and Confucian Divine Archery would see their attack range and potency significantly enhanced, reaching terrifying levels.

Chu Yu momentarily lost the initiative. Her opponents were well-prepared; terrifying sword lights flew forth one after another, forcing her to focus on evasion and leaving her no opportunity to counterattack.

Wei Qiyue waved her sleeves, and instantly, a Magical Sword flew out.

The Magical Sword quivered in mid-air, its sword light pulsing continuously. Gradually, it transformed into a vast net of sword filaments, resembling wisps of silk, which did not dissipate even amidst the wind and snow.

The sword net swirled, assisting Chu Yu in intercepting those sword lights that possessed Shattering the Sky might.

The sword lights were incredibly sharp, tearing several large holes in the sword net in the blink of an eye.

But as the silk filaments fluttered, the net quickly mended itself, restoring its original form.

Chu Yu and Wei Qiyue teamed up to block the fierce and rapid first wave of the ambush. Finally, Chu Yu had the chance to retaliate with her arrows.

However, the Flying Swords that had flown out just moments before suddenly shed their violent demeanor. They became nimble, adept at both offense and defense. While continuing their assault on Chu Yu, they also managed to intercept her arrows.

Chu Yu focused her gaze and indeed saw seven streams of sword light arranged in the pattern of the seven stars above Snow Dragon Mountain. They constantly shifted, their sharp edges fully displayed, yet also embodying the profound mystery of the stars’ celestial movements.

It was indeed Chen Donglou’s famed Seven-Star Sword, which had once astounded the Mortal World.

Chen Donglou’s epithet, the Shu Madman, referred to his temperament. However, as the most brilliant genius disciple of the Mount Shu Sect in recent centuries, his swordsmanship was the True Inheritance of Mount Shu; he excelled in both grand, sweeping attacks and intricate, subtle variations.

"Nephew Chen, it has been a long time," Wei Qiyue said, her face as impassive as still water, though her tone held a hint of anger. "Is this how you greet this old Taoist?"

From within Snow Dragon Mountain, a man’s voice resounded: "I am well aware of why you’ve come, and you understand even better. Wei Qiyue, at this point, what more is there to discuss? Finding this place is a testament to your abilities, but..."

Wei Qiyue’s sword net suddenly trembled and descended towards their rear.

Where the sword net spread, a large mass of fog suddenly surged, attempting to pass through. However, it was continuously annihilated by the contracting and expanding silk filaments that formed the net’s mesh. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Chu Yu, at the same time, loosed an arrow, which shot forth.

Wherever the arrow of light passed, the fog rapidly dispersed.

It seemed as though everything had vanished. Yet, at this moment, Chu Yu and Wei Qiyue exclaimed in unison:

"Gu Han!"

Both had sensed a formidable expert quietly approaching from behind through the wind and snow. Though no one else seemed present, a brilliant light flared in their eyes, allowing them both to perceive a figure, barely visible amidst the blizzard.

The person’s appearance was unmistakably that of Gu Han, the former Black Tortoise Elder of the Pure Yang Palace.

However, Gu Han had arrived in the Snow Dragon Mountain region in his Nascent Soul Escape Form. Just moments ago, he had attempted to attack Chu Yu and Wei Qiyue using a Divine Soul Secret Skill of his Nascent Soul.

Wei Qiyue’s Magical Treasure, the Dust Silk Sword, was refined into a net of silk filaments. It contained not only various Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures but also a substantial amount of the Red Dust’s smoke and fire aura. This imbued the net with qualities of both reality and illusion, enabling it to contend with the Seven-Star Sword and also intercept Gu Han’s almost formless and intangible Soul Technique.

However, when Gu Han’s sneak attack with the Azure Dragon lineage’s most unpredictable and covert Soul Technique failed, he immediately switched to the White Tiger Supervisor of Soldiers lineage’s Soul Technique, one more focused on slaughter and forceful assault.

Meanwhile, the seven Flying Swords hung in the sky like the Beidou constellation. Their condensed sword light possessed astonishing destructive power while simultaneously demonstrating the profundities of shifting stars and turning constellations as they continuously darted through the air, launching a pincer assault.

Four masters of the Eightfold Heaven Realm were now engaged in a furious battle above Snow Dragon Mountain. Their conflict made this already notoriously perilous land even more forbidding to the living, transforming it into something akin to a desolate domain of destruction.

Having lost the initiative due to the surprise attack, Chu Yu and Wei Qiyue found themselves at a disadvantage. As time wore on, their predicament grew increasingly dire.

「Stone Forest of Nanzhao.」

Lei Jun wandered through the stone forest, gazing at the towering stone pillars that thrust up from the ground. Inspiration continuously surged in his mind.

This place was undeniably one of great peril, yet it also held a wealth of the fundamental principles of heaven and earth.

The distribution of the stone pillars made the forest seem like a natural labyrinthine formation, a grand maze seemingly set by heaven and earth itself. Observing it stirred many feelings and profound insights within Lei Jun.

He first reined in these thoughts, intending to return later for a more meticulous study.

For now, his attention was fixed on other matters.

Yue Xiling, Zhang Jingzhen, and the others had also arrived in this area.

The Stone Forest was known for its disorienting paths, so the main body of their forces remained outside. They formed a loose encirclement around the Stone Forest while scouting its perimeter.

Yue Xiling, Zhang Jingzhen, Shangguan Sheng, and Liao Jie—four Cultivators of the Upper Three Heavens Level—ventured deep into the Stone Forest.

They dispersed to investigate but found nothing of significance in their initial search.

Apart from Yue Xiling, the others had a very low chance of discovering Lei Jun, who continued to move alone, concealed in the shadows.

After a comprehensive search, Lei Jun also failed to uncover any valuable clues.

It seemed everyone had come up empty-handed...