Chapter 74: Picking Peaches?

The Outer Sect of the Hehuan Sect.

A massive five-colored vortex hung in the air, its terrifying suction force pulling at the Spirit Qi across most of the Outer Sect area.

At this moment, almost the entire Outer Sect was stirred.

Countless Outer Sect Disciples revealed expressions of shock, flying one after another toward the five-colored vortex.

"That is..."

"Wang Jianqiang's residence."

At the Outer Affairs Hall, Dong Yue suddenly raised her head to look.

When she saw the five-colored vortex in the sky, a smile broke across the face she had always kept indifferent.

It left a Disciple at the desk dumbfounded.

This Iceberg Elder had actually smiled.

How beautiful!

A moment later, when he regained his senses, he was stunned to find that Dong Yue had already vanished!

The Inner Sect.

After listening to a message delivered by a woman, Yan Qingxuan irritably waved her hand to dismiss her.

Just as that woman left, Yan Qingxuan seemed to sense something; her gaze immediately turned toward the outside of the room, and a rare smile broke across the face that had been filled with worry just before.

"Did you finally succeed?"

"I knew you could do it."

Before her words had even faded, her figure had already vanished from the room.

In front of Wang Jianqiang's house.

In just a short moment, a large crowd had already gathered.

"This is... Wang Jianqiang is breaking through!"

"He actually didn't die!"

When the crowd saw the five-color Spirit Power vortex in the sky, they all revealed expressions of shock.

This is a Foundation Establishment breakthrough?

Isn't the commotion a bit too large?

Although they were only Outer Sect Disciples, many among them had seen fellow disciples undergo Foundation Establishment.

Compared to the commotion Wang Jianqiang was causing at this moment, the scenes of those other Cultivators undergoing Foundation Establishment were simply child's play.

There was absolutely no comparison!

Seeing the crowd around them growing larger and larger.

Wang Yu Yao's expression turned cold; she flew up and swept her sharp gaze across the crowd.

"No one is allowed to come within thirty zhang of this house, or suffer the consequences."

"It's a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator!"

Feeling the powerful aura radiating from Wang Yu Yao, the crowd was startled and subconsciously retreated several zhang.

The scene was brought under control for a short time.

However, as time passed.

The five-colored vortex in the sky showed no signs of shrinking; instead, it continued to expand.

In a short time, it had already reached a diameter of forty zhang.

The commotion grew ever more magnificent.

Some Inner Sect Disciples passing through the Outer Sect felt this commotion and rushed toward the location one after another.

As these Inner Sect Disciples arrived, the scene gradually lost control.

"Eh? A five-colored vortex? What an astonishing Foundation Establishment phenomenon."

Amidst a surprised voice, a figure shot over.

He ignored everyone present and shot straight toward the five-colored vortex in the sky.

"Another Foundation Establishment Cultivator!"

Seeing this, everyone in the scene had flickering gazes.

The Spirit Qi that gathers when a Cultivator breaks through is not ordinary Spirit Qi.

It is special Spirit Qi infused with the profound truths of heaven and earth.

This kind of Spirit Qi is not only extremely important to the person breaking through, but it is also a great supplement for other Cultivators.

For the one breaking through, having this special Spirit Qi snatched away is no different from a disaster.

Once the special Spirit Qi is snatched, the person breaking through will, at best, have an unstable realm and require years of recuperation to recover.

At worst, the breakthrough will fail, causing a backlash that severely damages their foundation, making it difficult to ever break through again.

It is precisely because of this that Cultivators choose an absolutely safe place when breaking through, just in case.

Although the Hehuan Sect forbids private fighting, if no lives are taken, the punishment is ultimately limited.

Under the temptation of absolute profit, there will always be people who dare to take the risk.

The reason Wang Jianqiang sought out Dong Yue before his breakthrough was precisely to gain her protection during the process, to prevent someone from swooping in to steal his gains.

Under the gaze of the crowd, the figure quickly rushed within the thirty-zhang radius of the house.

"Get back!"

Just at this moment, a cold shout suddenly came.

A Spirit Power hand over ten zhang in diameter suddenly slapped toward the figure.

A flash of Spirit Light appeared on the person who arrived, and a layer of Spiritual Power shield emerged.

The next moment, he was sent flying away by a direct strike.

However, the Spiritual Power shield outside his body only flickered violently for a moment; it was not shattered, nor did he suffer the slightest injury.

After flying out several dozen zhang, the figure stabilized his posture.

He frowned as he looked at Wang Yu Yao, his gaze flashing, "It's you, one of the Outer Sect Disciples who joined recently. I remember you are called Wang Yu Yao, right?"

Wang Yu Yao looked at this man, her expression grave.

She did not respond to the man's question, only saying coldly, "Leave here immediately."

The man laughed upon hearing this, "A New Student who has just reached Foundation Establishment, and you dare to threaten me?"

"I do not know what relationship you have with the person breaking through here. If you are sensible and leave immediately, I can let bygones be bygones; otherwise... bear the consequences yourself."

Wang Yu Yao bit her red lips tightly, saying nothing.

She could feel that the person before her had a cultivation base more profound than her own.

Moreover, the opponent had entered the Inner Sect earlier than her, had practiced their techniques more proficiently, and even possessed a Spirit Tool.

If she truly fought on, she would certainly be no match.

But she absolutely could not let anyone disrupt Senior Brother Yang's breakthrough.

Thinking of this, her gaze suddenly became resolute.

Seeing Wang Yu Yao's appearance of fighting to the death without retreating, a touch of coldness flashed across the man's face.

He had already taken a great risk by initiating an attack within the sect.

His time was limited; he had to succeed before the Punishment Hall reacted.

The phenomenon here was so astonishing; once devoured, it might allow him to break through directly to Foundation Establishment Mid-stage.

If that happened, it would be worth it even if he were punished by the Punishment Hall.

He pointed his finger.

A Sword Light flashed and instantly appeared before Wang Yu Yao.

Wang Yu Yao waved her palm.

A Golden Seal Platform emerged, and Golden Light descended, shrouding her within it.

The next moment, the Sword Light struck.

The Golden Light shattered instantly, as if made of paper.

"This Flying Sword is also a Spirit Tool!"

Wang Yu Yao's expression changed, and she hurriedly activated the Perfect Water Moon Skirt on her body.

However, although a Perfect Magical Artifact is strong, it is ultimately just a Magical Artifact.

The moonlight had just been reflected when it was pierced through by the Sword Light.

Immediately after, Wang Yu Yao's shoulder was pierced, and she vomited blood as she flew backward.

The man sneered and continued flying toward the Five-Colored Vortex.

Seeing this, Wang Yu Yao gritted her teeth, forced herself to stop her retreat despite her worsening injuries, and blocked the man's path once more.

The man frowned, "You overestimating thing, you should be glad this is inside the sect; if we were outside, you would be dead by now."

As his voice echoed, he pressed his five fingers forward.

The sword before him vibrated, manifesting dozens of Sword Lights that shot toward Wang Yu Yao.

Numerous wounds instantly appeared on Wang Yu Yao's body, and she fell powerlessly toward the ground.

The man glanced at Wang Yu Yao with contempt and flew forward.

A moment later, he arrived beside the Five-Colored Vortex.

Feeling the pure Spiritual Power in the vortex that was nearly liquefied, a touch of fanaticism appeared on his face.

He stretched out his palm to press against the Five-Colored Vortex.

"No—"

Seeing this, Wang Yu Yao struggled to get up.

However, her injuries were truly too severe; she fell back down just as she had risen.

She could only watch in despair as the opponent's palm landed on the Five-Colored Vortex.

The man's expression was excited, and just as he was about to devour the Spiritual Power in the Five-Colored Vortex, a massive spiritual pressure suddenly descended upon his chest.

The man's face turned pale, he spat out blood, and was sent flying backward.

At the same time, a figure flashed out from the spot where the man had just been standing.