Chapter 571

At the same time, the Netherworld of Tianqi sensed the movements of the Blood Shadow in the Netherworld Palace, and his brows furrowed slightly.

She knew that Xingchen would not stand idly by, and the Blood Shadow's counterattack would be fierce and deadly.

"Blood Shadow's Xingchen, do you think you can stop Tianqi's plan?" Youming said with a cold smile.

Her eyes held a hint of disdain: "Tianqi's power is not something you can imagine; the Blood Moon Calamity will ultimately become Tianqi's stepping stone."

Youming also began mobilizing Tianqi's power, preparing to counter the Blood Shadow's actions.

This battle will be cruel and long, but Tianqi's resolve will not change.

Tianqi will become the master of Tianji Shengyu; anyone daring to block them will be mercilessly destroyed.

In the skies above Tianji Shengyu, the light of the Blood Moon began to dim, and the contest between the two great powers made the atmosphere of the entire holy realm tense and oppressive.

Xingchen stood atop the Zhuchen Peak, his gaze like a torch, piercing through layers of clouds and mist, as if he could directly see into Youming's heart.

He knew that Youming would not give up easily; Tianqi's ambition was like a prairie fire—once ignited, it could not be easily extinguished.

"The Blood Moon Calamity is the Blood Shadow's thousand-year plan; it must not fail." Xingchen's voice echoed on the Zhuchen Peak, his figure appearing especially lonely in the wind, yet unwaveringly resolute.

He turned and said to the Blood Shadow elders behind him: "Activate the Blood Shadow Secret Art, summon the Blood Moon Envoy."

The Blood Shadow elders received the order and departed, their figures swiftly vanishing into the dark night, beginning to activate the ancient Blood Moon altars in various hidden places of Tianji Shengyu.

These altars are the Blood Shadow's thousand-year secret; their power can resonate with the Blood Moon, protecting it from interference by external forces.

At the same time, in Tianqi's Netherworld Palace, Youming sat upright on her throne, playing with a black crystal in her hand.

This crystal is called the Youming Stone, Tianqi's supreme treasure, possessing the power to control shadows and enhance demonic fire.

A flash of cunning light appeared in Youming's eyes; she knew that Xingchen's actions had already shown that the Blood Shadow's emphasis on the Blood Moon Calamity far exceeded her expectations.

"Blood Shadow's Xingchen, do you think only you know how to use your trump card?" Youming said softly, her voice carrying a hint of mockery: "Tianqi's plan is not something you could have anticipated."

Youming waved her hand, and a black energy surged from the Youming Stone, quickly spreading throughout the Netherworld Palace, forming a massive formation.

At the center of the formation, a teleportation gate slowly opened, from which stepped a mysterious figure clad in black robes.

"Your Majesty Youming, what are your orders for summoning me?" the black-robed person said, his voice hoarse and low, his eyes revealing absolute loyalty to Youming.

"Yingsha, I need you to carry out a mission." A flash of cold light passed through Youming's eyes: "You must infiltrate the Blood Shadow's interior and destroy their Blood Moon altars."

Yingsha received the order; his figure vanished like a black smoke into the Netherworld Palace, his target being the heart of the Blood Shadow, and he would clear obstacles for Tianqi's plan in his own way.

At the other end of Tianji Shengyu, the Nine-Tailed Fox King sat upright on her throne, her eyes flashing with cunning light.

She had already received news from the Tianzong Alliance, Tianqi, and the Blood Shadow; regarding the impending great battle, she had her own plans.

The Nine-Tailed Fox King's voice echoed in the beast clan's council hall: "The struggle between Tianqi and Blood Shadow will be an opportunity for rise; we must seize this opportunity to make the beast clan the new master of Tianji Shengyu."

The beast clan's commanders responded in unison, their eyes filled with the desire for battle.

The Nine-Tailed Fox King's order was swiftly transmitted downward; the beast clan's great army began to gather, targeting the center of Tianji Shengyu, where the power of Tianqi and Blood Shadow is weakest.

In the Tianzong Alliance's council hall, Jingyufei was discussing strategies with the alliance's elders.

They had already learned of Tianqi and Blood Shadow's actions and also knew of the Nine-Tailed Fox King's plan; Jingyufei's brows were tightly locked, for this battle would be an unprecedented challenge.

"The struggle between Tianqi and Blood Shadow has given us an opportunity; we must seize it to weaken their strength and protect the peace of Tianji Shengyu."

The alliance's elders all expressed agreement, knowing this battle would be a tough fight.

In Lihu City, Longling received this news, and a barely concealed joy appeared on his face.

He had not expected the chaos of Tianji Shengyu to come so quickly, even the legendary demonic creature, the Demon Crane, had already emerged.

But in his eyes, these Demon Cranes were merely a group inferior to the legendary three-legged golden crow of Earth.

He secretly sneered in his heart; if the Demon Cranes dared to invade, he would have confidence in letting them taste the power of modern technology combined with cultivation—several mushroom clouds would be enough to make them flee in defeat.

At the same time, Zhenren Ziyang Zhang Zheduan frowned tightly and said in a deep voice: "The appearance of the Demon Cranes heralds that Tianqi's power has reached a new height; it must not be underestimated."

Upon hearing this, Qin Shi Huang Yingzheng's eyes flashed with unyielding light; his voice was firm and powerful: "Though the Demon Cranes are strong, when have my Great Qin's iron cavalry ever feared any enemy? The Terracotta Warriors have already revived; it is time for them to display their true power."

The abbot of Xiguangsi spoke gently: "The Demon Cranes are transformations of demonic fire; perhaps we can weaken them using Buddhist purification methods, with compassion in mind, we should strive to reduce unnecessary killing."

Daoist Qingxu's eyes flashed with profound light as he slowly said: "The appearance of the Demon Cranes may be heavenly will; we should follow heavenly will, find their weaknesses, and destroy them in one strike.

The Dao follows nature; our power should unite with heaven and earth, only then can we overcome powerful enemies."

Longling listened to everyone's discussion and already had a plan in mind.

He stood up, his gaze firm as he looked at everyone present, and said: "Everyone, although the Demon Cranes are powerful, our combined strength is even more formidable."

"Immediately activate the 'Heaven's Net Plan,' using our technology and cultivation power to create weapons capable of countering the Demon Cranes."

Zhenren Ziyang Zhang Zheduan nodded in agreement: "The Daoist Master is right; we cannot sit and wait for death. The 'Heaven's Net Plan' is our secret weapon; now is the time to use it."

Qin Shi Huang Yingzheng also echoed: "My Terracotta Warriors are already prepared; they will serve as the vanguard to meet the Demon Cranes."

The abbot of Xiguangsi pressed his palms together and softly chanted a Buddhist name: "Amitabha, may Buddha's light shine everywhere, lend you all a helping hand."

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On the battlefield of the Tianzong Alliance, a cultivator was surrounded by Demon Cranes, the situation dire.

He looked around in vain, only to find himself already in a desperate situation, the sky shrouded by the Demon Cranes' black wings, the ground's retreat blocked by raging flames.

At this critical moment of life and death, his mind sparked, thinking of a possible refuge; he then executed his most skilled high-speed evasion technique, transforming into a stream of light and fleeing swiftly.

As he fled, he took out a jade slip engraved with a penguin pattern from his storage bag.

This is the communication jade slip produced by Lihu City Daxiadongdong Technology Co., Ltd., capable of communication over extremely long distances.

He urgently infused his divine sense into the jade slip and sent out an emergency distress signal: "Requesting support, we are surrounded by Demon Cranes, urgently need help!"

At the other end of the jade slip, the earth cultivators received this distress message and quickly replied: "Received the distress signal; we have a solution.

Lihu City Daxiadongdong nuclear weapons, priced at ten billion soul essence, slaughtering Demon Cranes is effortless."

Upon hearing this price, the cultivator's heart tightened, but he had no other choice; he immediately agreed and swiftly paid the soul essence.

"I have already paid the soul essence; when can the nuclear weapon be fired? If it's delayed any longer, I fear I will lose my life!" he shouted anxiously.

In the command center of Lihu City, an order was immediately issued: "Activate the nuclear weapon launch procedure, target locked, prepare to launch!"

Following the order, missile after missile loaded with immense nuclear energy rose from the launch silos, piercing the clouds and directly targeting the Demon Cranes wreaking havoc in the sky.

These missiles were extremely fast, reaching the battlefield almost instantly.

The cultivators being relentlessly pursued by the demon cranes heard the sound of tearing air from the sky, looked up, and saw several streaks of light tearing across the horizon, rushing straight at those demon cranes.

A glimmer of hope rose in his heart, and he shouted: "They're here! The Daxia Dongdong nuclear weapons have finally arrived!"

The nuclear missiles exploded among the demon crane flock, releasing earth-shattering energy.

A massive mushroom cloud rose in the sky, and the powerful shockwave sent the surrounding demon cranes flying; even the formidable demon flames appeared dim and insignificant before the might of the nuclear weapons.

The cultivator felt the pressure behind him suddenly ease, turned back to look, and saw the demon cranes scattering in all directions under the nuclear weapons' attack, some even directly blown to ashes.

He felt great joy in his heart, knowing he had been saved.

"Thank you, Daxia Dongdong, you saved my life!" He sent a message of gratitude to Lihu City via communication jade slip.

In the command center of Lihu City, the person in charge received this thank-you message, smiled slightly, and replied: "No need to thank us, protecting customer safety is our responsibility. Welcome to use our services again."

In the Netherworld Palace of Tianji Shengyu, Netherworld stood before a great treasure mirror, observing every move on the battlefield.

When she saw the demon cranes suffering heavy blows under Lihu City's nuclear weapons attack, her face instantly turned grim.

Flames of anger flickered in her eyes, this anger mixed with a hint of surprise and bewilderment.

"Just what power is Lihu City, and why can it destroy our demon crane attack?" Netherworld's voice echoed in the Netherworld Palace, cold and full of threat.

She could not accept this result; the demon cranes were a carefully planned trump card, and their failure was a heavy blow to her plan.

He turned around and said to the Tianji elders beside him: "Immediately investigate Lihu City's background for me; I need to know their strength and who supports them behind the scenes. They possess the power to oppose demon cranes—this is certainly no coincidence."

The elders immediately obeyed, began mobilizing Tianji's intelligence network, knowing Netherworld's command was not to be questioned and answers must be found as soon as possible.

Netherworld lightly tapped the armrest of her throne with her fingers, her heart filled with doubt.

The appearance of Lihu City disrupted her plan; she needed to reassess the strength of this new opponent.

"The weapons they used seem not to be traditional cultivation treasures, but some kind of new power."

She murmured to herself, a hint of vigilance flashing in her eyes; the emergence of such power might alter the balance of power in Tianji Shengyu.

"We must master this power; if we cannot use it for ourselves, we must destroy it." Netherworld's voice revealed firm determination.

At the same time, Netherworld began mobilizing Tianji's elite forces, preparing to retaliate against Lihu City.

"Pass my order: Tianji's Shadow Units shall act immediately, scout Lihu City, find their weaknesses, and let them know that challenging Tianji's authority comes at a price."

The Shadow Units are Tianji's most hidden force, skilled in stealth and assassination, a sharp blade in Netherworld's hand.

They immediately set out, disappearing into the shadows of the Netherworld Palace, beginning their covert operation against Lihu City.

Netherworld's gaze turned once more to the treasure mirror, her eyes flashing with cold light: "Lihu City, you may be able to withstand the demon cranes' attack, but can you withstand Tianji's wrath?

We shall see."

Her voice was full of confidence, as if she had already seen Lihu City's downfall.

At the same time, news spread like a wild wind across the entire Tianji Shengyu; Lihu City's feat of slaying demon cranes quickly became a hot topic of discussion among cultivators over tea and meals.

The name Daxia Dongdong seemed to become overnight a synonym for power and mystery; countless cultivators whispered among themselves, trying to uncover the secrets behind it.

In a bustling teahouse, several cultivators sat around a table, their faces filled with shock and awe.

"Have you heard? Lihu City actually has a treasure capable of slaying demon cranes in a single strike!" said a young cultivator in a green robe excitedly, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

"More than just heard—I saw it myself!" a burly man with a full beard slapped the table and stood up, his voice booming, immediately drawing the attention of those around him: "That scene was nothing short of heaven and earth changing color, sun and moon losing their light!"

"Oh? Fellow Daoist, could you elaborate?" The cultivators nearby immediately gathered around, their eyes full of curiosity.

The burly man cleared his throat and began describing the shocking scene he witnessed: "That day, I was near Lihu City when suddenly, several streaks of light appeared in the sky, as fast as lightning, shooting straight into the clouds. Then came a deafening roar, the entire earth trembling."

"That light, like a dragon swinging its tail, directly struck those demon cranes. You know? Those demon cranes, even unafraid of heavenly thunder, but before that light, they were like paper, instantly turned to ashes!" The burly man's voice was filled with incredibility.

"Too terrifying—what kind of treasure could have such power?" a female cultivator covered her mouth, her eyes full of fear.

"Yes, just what divine power is Daxia Dongdong, to possess such a divine weapon?" another old cultivator stroked his long beard, brows furrowed, as if pondering something.

"I heard it's not an ordinary treasure, but a secret treasure called 'nuclear weapons,' created by Lihu City combining modern technology and ancient cultivation secret arts." said a cultivator who seemed well-traveled and knowledgeable, speaking mysteriously.

"Modern technology? What is that? Could it be that Lihu City has mastered some ancient forbidden art?" asked a young cultivator curiously.

"Forbidden art? Perhaps, but I know this: Lihu City's strike is enough to make the entire Tianji Shengyu's powers reshuffle." said the well-traveled cultivator in a deep voice.

The discussion in the teahouse rose and fell, each cultivator expressing their shock and awe.