Monster Chronicles: My Daoist Skill Comes from Mythology-Chapter 297 - 268: Lead Flower Apex, The Final Battle

After half a year of recovery, both sides erupted into war once again.

The Jing Nation barbarians crossed the river under the cover of night, with the vanguard just disembarking when cannon fire rained down upon them on the opposite shore amidst plumes of gunpowder smoke.

The vanguard was reduced to a mess of flesh and blood.

"Attack!!"

Qiyun rode his tunneling light and crossed to the opposite side of the river.

Buzz!

The white cloth was torn apart, revealing a purple dragon-shaped divine sword, its entire body sleek, radiating purple qi, flying through the void like a bolt of violet lightning.

On the other side, Mu Feng also unleashed the Green Snake Immortal Sword.

Its form was snake-like, resembling a streak of emerald lightning.

Boom!

The Yin Yang Dual Swords descended like falling stars, exploding into a gigantic sphere of light the moment they touched the ground.

The sphere of light engulfed everything within several hundred feet, with intangible waves radiating outward over more than ten miles.

Qiyun stared slack-jawed, never anticipating the incredible power of the sect’s immortal swords.

Though not yet an Earth Immortal, he managed to wield power comparable to one.

"You impudent brat!"

Elder Xinn witnessed this scene and instantly transformed into a towering Nine-tailed Heavenly Fox over a hundred feet in height.

"Haha, just perfect timing!"

Qiyun laughed heartily and recalled his divine sword to engage in combat with the fox.

Soon, reinforcements from the Jade Flower Sect arrived.

The battling was fierce, shaking the heavens and the earth.

With his treasure sword, Qiyun held his own against Xinn the Fourteenth Lady, Elder Xinn, and Lu Bowen, the three Earth Immortals.

Initially planning to hone his sword skills, but growing emboldened during the heated skirmish, Qiyun decided to annihilate the Southern Dynasty army outright, driving them out once more.

He promptly ordered the entire army to advance.

Various Great Demons and Ghost Kings emerged, providing cover under which the Jing Nation army managed to cross the river.

Both forces amassed over a hundred thousand troops, initiating another massive battle.

Unfortunately, Qiyun overestimated both his own capabilities and the fighting skills of the barbarians.

Faced with firearms, even the finest mounted archers stood little chance.

The Jing Nation army collapsed instantly upon engagement.

Qiyun was also pushed back by three Divine Dragons unleashed by Ma Jiefu. freeweɓnovel~cѳm

In the ensuing days, Mr. Zhuge took charge of the rear lines, while Li Laiheng, Yuann Zhongdi, and Ma Jiefu served as vanguard generals, spearheading the Northern Expedition.

Fifth Year of the Golden Demon Era.

Xuan Nation launched a three-pronged Northern Expedition, mobilizing a force of three hundred thousand troops.

Meanwhile, the Jing Nation’s oppressive measures provoked uprisings among northern factions.

The Xuan Nation pushed sweeping reforms, disregarding opposition and driving landowning scholars, their affiliated sects, and ghostly or demonic entities onto hostile ground.

The cultivators of this world were not detached from the mundane; on the contrary, most hailed from prominent family clans.

Xuan Nation’s policies struck directly at their pride.

A growing number of people shaved their heads, changed their attire, and sought refuge under the likes of the Seven Beauties of Mount Emei.

Early in the sixth year of the Golden Demon Era.

Both Qiyun and Mu Feng successfully broke through to the Earth Immortal Realm, earning the nickname "Emei’s Pride." Due to their exceptional performance on the battlefield, the righteous path subtly began to rally behind them as leaders.

The war once again devolved into a stalemate.

On this day, the Ghost Gate opened.

Within the Mount Tai Lady Mansion.

Thunder Pond.

The pool water had nearly dried up, and Song Lin sat cross-legged in its center.

Yellow Netherworld Demonic Energy swirled around his body, with a pitch-black flower atop his head, exuding a chilling ghostly aura.

Song Lin opened his eyes, gazing at the flower above him.

This flower resembled a fully bloomed lotus, its veins distinctly visible, each black texture emanating overwhelming vitality.

This was the lead flower created from essence and qi, also known as the essence flower or human flower.

Its defining feature was its boundless energy and vitality.

With a single thought, Song Lin made the lead flower disappear, sending it back into his Mud Pill Palace.

He spread his right palm, and eight small divine swords appeared within.

The Heavenly Hero—a sword gifted by God.

This is the most mysterious creed of the Swordman Dao.

Song Lin had always pondered its meaning, only comprehending the essence upon refining this sword.

Its essence was the Heavenly Phenomenon.

Every action could invoke a Heavenly Phenomenon.

The Heavenly Phenomenon—an external manifestation of the Great Dao.

Only then could one achieve the Heavenly Hero Realm.

The Green Spring Sword ascended into the skies!

Swoosh!

Life-force revived barren lands, sprouting new shoots from the dry soil, restoring spring to the deadened trees.

Miles of wasteland transformed into a paradise replete with chirping birds and fragrant blossoms—a fragment of the Immortal Realm.

White fox cubs frolicked merrily amidst the mountain forests.

Song Lin silently observed; with a mere thought, he could drain all life-force in this area instantaneously.

Name: Song Lin

Realm: Purple Mansion Stage

Taoist Realm: Three Hundred Years

Divine Skills: Golden Liquid Jade Liquid Rejuvenation Scripture, True Dragon Tiger Nine Immortals Scripture, Cloud Engraving Mysterious Character Jade Scripture, Heavenly Escape Sword Technique, Innate Five Thunder Heavenly Heart Generalization True Technique, Taiji Xuanzhen Heavenly Master Seal Scripture, Swordman Returning Pill Scripture, Thirteen Palace Three Defects Five Shortcomings Changing Era Method, Curse God Skill, Yin Mountain Dharma Master Corpse Refining Technique, Ghost Power King Gu Refining Technique, Netherworld Demon Scripture Map.

Buffs: Emperor Seal, Qi Control Six Voids, Emperor’s Qi Observation Skill

Items: Dragon Mansion Jade Gourd, Five Thunders Heavenly Master Order, Taiji Thunder Seal, Temple Emperor Seal, Eight Sceneries Key...

The breakthrough to the Purple Mansion Stage had finally been achieved.

Though this world was only an illusion, the accumulated experience would make breaking through to Purple Mansion in the future much easier.

Song Lin contemplated heading to Mount Emei to seize the Everlasting Lamp Flame.

Even without the Thunder Pond, he could use the Everlasting Lamp Flame to cultivate Three Flowers Gathering at the Top.

"Congratulations, Taoist friend, on your mastery of divine skills!"

Mount Tai Lady stepped forward to offer her congratulations.

She had to admit that the power of Song Lin’s Primordial Spirit far outstripped that of the Netherworld Demon.

Song Lin said nothing but took out a handful of counting rods and began arranging them on the ground.

Seeing that he was using the divination skill, Mount Tai Lady found it peculiar but refrained from interrupting.

After a long while, Song Lin put away the counting rods. "I’ve figured out how to restore your strength."

"What?!?" Mount Tai Lady exclaimed in delighted surprise.

"To restore your strength!" Song Lin said seriously, "Mount Tai Fengchan. I will conduct the Fengchan ritual as the Emperor."

Since the Song Dynasty, very few emperors had performed Fengchan rituals.

"It’s worth a try."

Mount Tai Lady’s eyes lit up.

With the power of an imperial dynasty worshipping her, she might successfully reform the Three Flowers.

"Good, I’ll conquer the North first."

Calculating the timeline, Song Lin realized that the Ghost Gate’s closing date was drawing near. He would have to wait until next year to venture out again.

Song Lin took his leave from Mount Tai Lady, knowing their next meeting might herald her restoration.

As the five-hundred-year Great Tribulation loomed ever closer, both sides prepared for their final mobilizations.

During this period, Mu Feng also broke through to the Earth Immortal Realm.

Combined with the three Supreme Elders, they had begun preliminary operations of the Taiji Yin Yang Sword Formation.

Next, they needed the blood of various immortals to irrigate and complete the Emei Sect’s collective ascension.

As for the survival of the creatures in this realm—what did it matter to them?

Capital Palace.

A young Emperor in his early twenties sat alone upon the Dragon Chair.

The Emperor’s appearance was moderately handsome, but the dense spots covering his face ruined his visage.

The grand hall was unlit, and the encroaching darkness seemed to swallow the Emperor whole.

Suddenly, the darkness coalesced into a towering figure.

Standing nearly three stories tall and draped in a black robe, its face was impossible to discern.

At the sight of this figure, Emperor Kang Zheng immediately knelt.

"Your servant pays respects to Yaksha Grandmother!"

The shadowy figure spoke in a voice that was neither male nor female.

"Prepare the offerings. The Demon King is about to manifest!"

As soon as the words fell, the figure vanished.

"Yes, your servant will see to it immediately!"

Emperor Kang Zheng raised his head, regaining his regal composure.

He summoned his infantry commander and a Han minister.

"Your servants pay respects to the master!"

The two spoke in unison.

Kang Zheng frowned, turning to the Han minister.

"Next time, don’t call yourself ’servant’..."

To truly be considered a servant, one had to at least be Manchu—Han people were unworthy.

"Your subject obeys the decree!"

The Han minister’s face fell with disappointment.

"Relay my orders: Within the capital and directly administered regions, Han people are conspiring rebellion. Duoa, have the soldiers unseal their blades for ten days. Guangshi, arrange for the Ministry of Works to construct a Heavenly Altar in the northern suburb."

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