Chapter 767
**Chapter 518: The Shock of the Celestial Lady**
The Celestial Lady Ni Chang was left speechless.
To understand, she and Xuanding were trapped within the Zhuxian Sword Array, unable to escape.
“Lu Yao, if we’re being honest, he might truly be one of the strongest among the True Immortals…” Xuanding murmured, “After all, he is a Three-Stage Golden Immortal, not someone to be judged by the standards of ordinary True Immortals.”
Ni Chang nodded gently, realizing in her heart that anyone who regarded Lu Yao as just a True Immortal was a fool.
“Moreover, if Lu Yao seeks to attain the Dao, there may be some unexpected twists,” Xuanding’s tone held a hint of admiration, “I wonder who that person is; this sword has actually altered the situation in Xuanwei.”
Before their words could settle, a cracking sound erupted from the relic before Lu Yao.
Everyone turned to look, and they saw fragments flying from the relic, its size reduced by about twenty percent.
“Another sword! No, four more swords!”
The anxious voice of the Jiu You Demon Ancestor reached Zheng Fa’s ears.
He could see that although Lu Yao had blocked the attacks of the Zhuxian Sword Array and appeared unharmed, it couldn’t be said that he had suffered no losses—if he could just strike a few more times, that relic would be gone, and Lu Yao’s scheme would come to nothing.
But he couldn’t strike.
“Let me take my time.”
Zheng Fa quietly landed beside the Jiu You Demon Ancestor, feeling a splitting headache and his vision spinning.
He could use the Zhuxian Array, but the cost was immense:
With the Xian Sword, he only had the power of one strike.
Let alone the Zhuxian Array.
Though he held the array now, his strength was still far from sufficient.
Zheng Fa had no doubt that if the Jiu You Demon Ancestor used this array, the relic would be utterly destroyed.
But Zheng Fa himself was not yet at the level of Dao Fruit, and he wasn’t the rightful master of the Zhuxian Array. To wield even thirty to forty percent of its true power was a desperate struggle.
He wanted to press the advantage, but it was simply impossible.
After a moment of silence, the Jiu You Demon Ancestor seemed to understand his situation. When he looked at the Zhuxian Array again, there was a hint of disdain in his eyes for Zheng Fa’s reluctance to follow his orders.
“How long will you take?”
“Recovering my spiritual power is easy, but my soul is exhausted; it will take at least ten days to half a month.”
Zheng Fa spoke cautiously.
He had methods to restore his spiritual power, and even without the Nine Mountain Ancestor as a power bank, it wouldn’t be slow.
But the soul was different.
This was the first time he had depleted his soul to such an extent, and he felt terrible.
The Jiu You Demon Ancestor transmitted a thought: “That sword of yours has helped me greatly.”
Zheng Fa turned to look at the Book of Life and Death, noticing that the Buddha light had dimmed significantly, while the previously retracted black-and-white mysterious light was now advancing, gaining the upper hand.
Zheng Fa immediately understood that the Jiu You Demon Ancestor had taken advantage of his confrontation with Lu Yao to regain some control over the situation.
At this moment, the Jiu You Demon Ancestor’s gaze towards him was much friendlier than before.
The friendship between him and the Jiu You Demon Ancestor hadn’t capsized, all thanks to Lu Yao…
**(End of Chapter)**
**Chapter 519: Persuading the Demon Ancestor, the Pinnacle of Xuanwei**
At the foot of Yin Mountain, outside the city of the wronged, the Buddha light was dimmer than before, yet still resilient.
Lu Yao and the relic, now missing a significant portion, reflected each other, persistently staining the underworld.
His eyes glimmered with golden light as he scanned the surroundings.
His expression showed a hint of doubt compared to before.
It was clear he was wary of Zheng Fa making another move, even searching for him.
Zheng Fa activated the Tiangang Disha transformation, blending into the surrounding mist.
After that last sword strike, he dared not underestimate Lu Yao any longer, knowing that if he revealed his position, he would be in serious trouble.
Lu Yao seemed unable to see through Zheng Fa’s disguise but was unwilling to give up, murmuring:
“Form and formlessness, dreams and illusions.”
As he chanted, the relic emitted lively Buddha light, which fell into the mist.
The once thick, liquid-like white fog began to melt away like snow under the blazing sun upon contact with the Buddha light.
This was not good.
Zheng Fa felt anxious; if the mist dissipated, he would become conspicuous.
More importantly, he had no idea what this Buddha light was capable of and dared not approach it carelessly.
Before he could act, the Jiu You Demon Ancestor sneered, “Lu Yao, you really underestimate me.”
As his words fell, the city of the wronged erupted in the wails of countless ghosts, shaking Yin Mountain and stirring hearts.
A thick aura of death spewed from the city gates, and within the black smoke were countless vengeful spirits, fighting to rush towards the relic.
These spirits were once disciples of the Tianhe Sect, most of whom perished in the internal strife years ago, and many had died at Lu Yao’s hands. The hatred and resentment in their expressions were chilling.
Even though Lu Yao had endured three tribulations, his face turned serious as he recited the scriptures.
The intelligent relic began to flicker with a faint white light.
As the white light fell upon the black smoke, the hundreds of vengeful spirits at the forefront suddenly calmed, folding their hands in prayer, their faces filled with joy, as if they were about to be transcended.
A cold smile flashed across the Jiu You Demon Ancestor’s face as he pointed at the relic.
Those spirits that had seemed ready to convert now contorted their faces in rage and hatred once more.
“Transcendence? The sins you committed in the Tianhe Sect,” the Jiu You Demon Ancestor said sternly, “are impossible to erase in a hundred lifetimes!”
Lu Yao remained silent, continuing to chant the scriptures, standing firm against the Jiu You Demon Ancestor.
With the support of the Western Continent’s faith, he managed to hold his ground.
In contrast, the Jiu You Demon Ancestor, though appearing to have a moment to breathe, was like a rootless duckweed; the longer it dragged on, the more likely he would face defeat.
…
“Take your time to recover; I’ll shield you, and he won’t find you,” the Jiu You Demon Ancestor seemed to understand this principle, secretly transmitting to Zheng Fa, “Later, give him a few more strikes.”
Clearly, he was pinning his hopes of turning the tide on Zheng Fa.
But Zheng Fa did not comply; instead, he said something unexpected:
“I want to go to the Wanjian Realm.”
“The Wanjian Realm?” The Jiu You Demon Ancestor’s tone turned cold, “You also want to find the treasures of the Tianhe?”
“Yes.”
A mocking glint flashed in the Jiu You Demon Ancestor’s eyes, his words laced with sarcasm: “To seize the sword array and seek the secret treasure, you and they are cut from the same cloth. The jade pendant has fallen into your hands…”
It was clear he viewed Zheng Fa and those from the Four Sects as the same kind of people.
Zheng Fa was not angry; after all, he had indeed taken their array map.
It was only natural for the Jiu You Demon Ancestor to have some grievances against him.
“If you want to leave, I can’t guarantee that Lu Yao will be able to find you.”
“Why would it come to that?”
This was indeed a bit troublesome.
After various attempts, Zheng Fa’s authority within the Zhuxian Sword Array now surpassed that of Sect Leader Yan and the others, but he still couldn’t compare to the Jiu You Demon Ancestor.
If the Jiu You Demon Ancestor wanted to hinder him, it would be nearly impossible to avoid Lu Yao.
The Jiu You Demon Ancestor merely smiled, his expression clearly indicating—if you withdraw, leaving me to hold the fort, do you think I’m a fool?
He was clearly afraid of Zheng Fa slipping away.
Zheng Fa truly understood the Jiu You Demon Ancestor’s concerns.
This man had been betrayed and was understandably cautious; he also wanted to seize the Zhuxian Array map. If he didn’t guard against Zheng Fa, he would have never escaped the pursuit of the Four Sects all these years.
Moreover, if he ran away, the Jiu You Demon Ancestor would definitely not be able to withstand Lu Yao. When it came to life and death, he would undoubtedly be even more cautious.
“In the Wanjian Realm, there may be the next step of the Tianhe method.”
The Jiu You Demon Ancestor’s smile froze, his eyes filled with disbelief and a hint of excitement.
“The Tianhe method… has it been perfected?”
“Let’s just say there’s a possibility.”
“Are you confident?” The Jiu You Demon Ancestor asked urgently.
“No.”
“…”
The Jiu You Demon Ancestor’s mouth turned into a straight line, and he stopped smiling.
Zheng Fa, however, couldn’t help but chuckle inwardly.
He didn’t believe the Jiu You Demon Ancestor wouldn’t take the bait.
“Then how do you know…”
Sure enough, the Jiu You Demon Ancestor couldn’t help but ask.
“I previously established the Huangting Sutra…”
Zheng Fa recounted the unusual events during his tribulation, and the Jiu You Demon Ancestor’s gaze flickered, as if deep in thought.
“If the Tianhe Venerable truly left something behind, the Wanjian Realm is indeed suspicious.”
The Jiu You Demon Ancestor nodded slightly.
Zheng Fa continued, “Even if there’s nothing about the next step of the Tianhe method inside, I still want to use the treasures within to recover quickly, or even advance further.”
Seeing the Jiu You Demon Ancestor’s expression shift slightly, as if he was listening, he added:
“That last sword strike was successful due to an element of surprise, but Lu Yao won’t be caught off guard again. He might even have a plan to counter…”
“What we need is not just one sword; delaying could lead to changes.”
The Jiu You Demon Ancestor’s eyes flashed with contemplation, clearly swayed by Zheng Fa’s words.
Zheng Fa had always been broad-minded in anticipating the enemy’s moves, and he certainly wouldn’t underestimate someone like Lu Yao.
Previously, he had acted without honor, ambushing an elder.
But to succeed again wouldn’t be so easy; perhaps Lu Yao, this old monster, was already waiting for him.
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