Chapter 310: Deducing Mei Yun, Greedy Wolf Enters the Border, the Battle of Cloudstream

Looking out, the mist and ripples of Grand Harmony Lake were vast and boundless, the water blending with the sky.

Originally a place of spiritual beauty, it was now permeated with the chilling gloom and desolation of a post-battle aftermath.

A few broken Dharma Tools and uncollected corpses floated on the lake's surface, the blood staining the coastal waters a faint brownish-red.

Only the distant island in the center of the lake remained shrouded in hazy spiritual energy. A few surviving pavilions and towers could vaguely be seen, still retaining a bit of their former elegance.

Around the lake, only a dozen or so Foundation Establishment Stage demonic cultivator disciples were patrolling and clearing the battlefield, hoping to pick up dropped Pills or fragments of Dharma Tools left behind by others.

They conversed in low voices, their expressions showing both the joy of their harvest and a lingering sense of apprehension.

Xu Chuan hid in the clouds above, his gaze indifferent.

With a slight thought, his formless and ethereal divine sense power radiated outward.

Over a dozen divine sense silver needles, as fine as cow hair, simultaneously pierced into the seas of consciousness of those Foundation Establishment demonic cultivators with unparalleled precision!

They had not managed to make even the slightest sound.

After clearing out the small fry, Xu Chuan waved his Sleeve Robe again. Six Formation Flags shot out once more, sinking into the void around Grand Harmony Lake.

"Cloud Heaven Illusionary Array, rise!"

In an instant, clouds and mist rose from the lake's surface, spreading rapidly. In just a moment, it completely enveloped and sealed off an area of dozens of kilometers around Grand Harmony Lake.

The outside world could no longer pry into even a fraction of it.

With the formation complete, Xu Chuan did not hesitate any longer and sat cross-legged in the void.

His hands formed profound magical seals, drawing upon the dense, residual life and death energy in the area. The Origin Life and Death Seal hovered above his head.

"Absorb!"

With a low shout, the lingering blood fiend death aura and the residual thoughts of living beings were all drawn over, transforming into visible streaks of black and white airflow that sank into the Origin Life and Death Seal.

Furthermore, he waved his Sleeve Robe and released the Soul-Gathering Banner, the Blood Fiend Ghost King, the Profound Yin Blood Corpse, and three jade-like Skulls, allowing them to forage on their own and condense yin souls.

They were all Tier 3 creations, so they should understand the principle of working with their own hands to get what they needed.

Relying on a Tier 3 High Grade grand array, even if there was a gap in manpower between the two sides, normally speaking, holding out for two or three days shouldn't have been a major issue.

Grand Harmony Lake had been breached even faster than the Thousand Stone Forest.

He could only assume there was definitely a traitor here as well.

Xu Chuan took a moment to inquire about the judgment regarding the Thousand Stone Forest. Knowing it was the Ximen Family, the Wen Family, and the Luo Family, he did not say much.

At a time like this, for the sake of a clan's survival, it was normal for anyone to betray.

No.

This couldn't even be considered betrayal. After all, they merely lived in Heavenly Azure Prefecture and were not vassal forces attached to the Heavenly Azure Sect.

At most, they were like employees, merely changing bosses now.

More than half a day later.

Xu Chuan headed to the Heavenly Gate Pass.

He arrived quietly, noticing that although the battle here was fierce, it appeared stuck in a stalemate.

Cultivators on both sides seemed to be unleashing all their Divine Abilities with Magic Treasures flying everywhere, but in reality, they were holding back heavily. They acted as though they were putting in the time without the effort, seemingly slacking off in tacit agreement.

Both sides were led by the top noble families of the two prefectures. The Nie Clan and Chao Clan of Greedy Wolf Prefecture were slightly stronger than the Mo Family and Lei Family.

The former would occasionally annex other clans to increase their family foundation. The latter, although also engaging in exploitative behavior, mostly relied on their own accumulation, so their foundation was slightly inferior.

However, this was without factoring in the Mo Clan Ancestor, Mo Wentian.

"This slacking off is really blatant." Xu Chuan couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.

"Hmm, that person is..."

Xu Chuan spotted a young man among the Greedy Wolf Prefecture crowd who looked somewhat familiar. 'He seems to be a Guard of my Xu Family, I think his name is... Mei Yun?

Why is he here?'

Xu Chuan had assumed he had died in Greedy Wolf Prefecture several years ago.

"Something isn't right," he muttered.

After pondering for a few breaths, Xu Chuan began to use the Minor Star Divination Art to deduce Mei Yun.

A short while later.

Xu Chuan's face suddenly turned pale, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.

He opened his eyes, revealing a look of disbelief. "He possesses a special physique, seemingly related to Providence. When I tried to dig deeper, I encountered a Heaven's Secrets Warning, and it was abruptly cut off.

Just what is this person's background? Even if I deduce a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, it would at most just be unclear.

Only when it involves an enormous background and massive karma would it be like this."

"I will ignore the background for now, but this special physique of his, could it be something like a Providence Spirit Body? Yet he doesn't give off the feeling of having intense Providence.

To be able to safely survive in Greedy Wolf Prefecture for several years and even join the Foundation Establishment team attacking Heavenly Azure Prefecture...

Is it a talent similar to Pursuing Fortune and Avoiding Disaster?

It actually matches well with the third brother's family."

In the eldest son Xu Mingwei's lineage, there were many with outstanding Innate Aptitude, the most prominent being Xu Deling and Xu Jingwu.

From the second son Xu Mingyuan's family came the Little Sword Venerable, Xu Chongjian, who was born with a sword bone and possessed Sword Heart Illumination; his future was boundless.

The descendants of Xu Mingxuan did not have anyone particularly outstanding, but if placed in other Golden Core Aristocratic Families, they could still be considered geniuses.

Xu Mingshu remained alone.

Among the descendants of Xu Mingxian, both Xu Deyue and Xu Chongfei had bright futures.

Xu Mingqing had now also married and had children, having two sons and one daughter, but none of them possessed a special physique or talent yet.

"The descendant of a mighty figure? Or the Inheritor of some ancient sect?"

Xu Chuan's eyes flickered slightly as he muttered, "I'll first To Watch the Changes Quietly. If his character is acceptable, I'll take on the title of Honored Master. In the future, having his Bloodline integrate into the Xu Family wouldn't be a bad idea."

After regulating his breathing for half an incense stick of time.

Xu Chuan transformed himself into the white-haired, white-browed White Brow Old Demon, openly riding a streak of green light and charging straight toward the battlefield.

This undisguised escape light immediately drew the attention of both sides.

A Golden Core cultivator from the Lei Family asked, "Who are you, Daoist Friend, and why are you here?"

Before he could answer, a Golden Core demonic cultivator from Greedy Wolf Prefecture called out, "It's him! The White Brow Old Demon! Why is he inside Heavenly Azure Prefecture?"

"You are a demonic cultivator from Greedy Wolf Prefecture?!"

The people of Heavenly Azure Prefecture all grew tense. Since he was inside the formation, it would be child's play for him to destroy the grand array.

"White Brow Old Demon, why are you here?" Xiao Zhan asked, feigning surprise.

"This poor Daoist came over from Grand Harmony Lake. I encountered other Daoist Friends on the way and heard that the Thousand Stone Forest has also changed hands. True Lord Green Wood has long since led his disciples back to guard the Heavenly Azure Sect."

Immediately after, he spoke to the Golden Core cultivator surnamed Lei, "This poor Daoist is Daoist White Brow, coming from the direction of Profound Moon Prefecture. I am not someone from Greedy Wolf Prefecture.

I am merely passing through this time.

No need to be tense. This poor Daoist has no intention of interfering in the battle between your Heavenly Azure Prefecture and Greedy Wolf Prefecture. You all continue; this poor Daoist will take his leave."

Having said that, without waiting for the commotion from either side, he transformed into a beam of light and escaped. He truly showed no intention of fighting.

These words were like a massive boulder thrown into a lake.

The Heavenly Azure Prefecture side was instantly thrown into a panic, their formation falling into disarray.

"Many forces from Greedy Wolf Prefecture have actually flooded into Heavenly Azure Prefecture. Doesn't that mean they are already Plundering everywhere?"

Many people worried about their own clans and factions.

The Greedy Wolf Prefecture cultivators, however, were overjoyed, and their offensive suddenly became fierce.

"Break the formation with all your might! Don't let all the benefits fall into the hands of others!"

After more than four hours of all-out clashes, a rain of blood drifted down as people fell like raindrops.

Knowing that the situation was unsalvageable, the Mo Family and Lei Family had a discussion with Elder Yang of the Heavenly Azure Sect, and they successively retreated.

With no one left to defend it, Greedy Wolf Prefecture bombarded it with all their might. In less than half an incense stick of time, the pass-protecting grand array collapsed with a loud boom!

"Kill!"

Countless Greedy Wolf Prefecture cultivators surged into the pass like a tide, scattering to Plunder.

An hour later.

The youth-appearing Xu Chuan returned to this place.

Those Greedy Wolf Prefecture demonic cultivators, eager to Plunder the forces of Heavenly Azure Prefecture, had all left in a hurry.

Xu Chuan set up a grand array.

He devoured and completely wiped clean the life and death energy here, along with the numerous corpses of the Foundation Establishment and even Golden Core cultivators, before leaving the area.

Another hour later.

Suddenly, several earth-shattering booms echoed from the distant horizon, sounding as if stars were cracking apart.

Immediately after, four streaks of rainbow light crossing the vast sky pierced through the clouds, hovering in the sky several miles away from Heavenly Gate Pass.

They were precisely the Nascent Soul Ancestors from both sides who had distanced themselves from the battlefield earlier.

On the Greedy Wolf Prefecture side, Qi Tianxiong and Demon Lord Tianluo stood suspended in the air. The auras surrounding them were as steady as mountains, clearly indicating they hadn't expended much vitality during the previous pursuit.

In contrast, Xi Daoyun and Mo Wentian both had deathly pale faces and fluctuating auras, having suffered significant depletion.

Mo Wentian, in particular, had faint bloodstains at the corner of his lips and his front lapel was slightly dyed red, as if he had suffered a severe internal injury.

Qi Tianxiong's gaze swept over the shattered Heavenly Gate Pass grand array and the chaotic scene below. Traces of a massive battle were everywhere.

He couldn't help but let out a long burst of laughter, his voice echoing for miles. "Hahaha! Xi Daoyun, no matter how much you schemed to lure the two of us away, you've only extended your life by a single day!

The Heavenly Gate Pass grand array has been broken, and I presume the Thousand Stone Forest and Grand Harmony Lake are in the same state.

Right now, the flames of war have likely spread everywhere within your Heavenly Azure Prefecture!"

Xi Daoyun's face was ashen and heavy as water, remaining completely silent.

Mo Wentian forcefully suppressed his injuries and cupped his fists toward Xi Daoyun, his voice sounding somewhat weak. "Daoist Friend Xi, things having reached this point, there's nothing more that can be done to turn the tide.

It is not that this Mo is unwilling to fight anymore, but I have truly done my utmost.

Our agreement was originally only until the formation broke.

Now that my Mo Family's foundation is also at risk of being Plundered, this Mo must rush back immediately. Farewell!"

Having said that, without waiting for Xi Daoyun's response, he transformed into a somewhat dim streak of light and hurried away.

Seeing this, Xi Daoyun also knew he couldn't hold it up alone, and he was even more worried about the safety of the Heavenly Azure Sect.

Without a word, he flicked his Sleeve Robe and rode his escape light like a shooting star straight toward the Heavenly Azure Sect.

Qi Tianxiong felt extremely Complacent and Self-satisfied. He was just about to call out to Demon Lord Tianluo to chase down Xi Daoyun towards the Heavenly Azure Sect, but saw Demon Lord Tianluo standing rooted to the spot, his brows tightly furrowed.

His tyrannical divine sense spilled across the earth like quicksilver, repeatedly sweeping over the Heavenly Gate Pass battlefield.

"Brother Tianluo, is something amiss?" Qi Tianxiong asked.

Demon Lord Tianluo retracted his divine sense, a trace of suspicion flashing through his eyes. He said in a low voice, "This place... seems strange.

There was a bloody battle outside the pass, and the grand array was just broken. Normally, corpses should be strewn everywhere, the sky filled with blood fiend aura, and the lingering resentment of remaining souls should be tangled in the air without dispersing.

But now, let alone complete corpses, it's hard to find even a single wisp of pure blood fiend energy.

Although lingering souls slowly dissipate, it shouldn't be this fast.

This battlefield is excessively clean, as if someone purposely 'cleaned it up'."

Hearing this, Qi Tianxiong slightly sensed the area and also detected a bit of abnormality, but he just scoffed, "Brother Tianluo is overthinking it!

Perhaps some demonic cultivators from our Greedy Wolf Prefecture who practice the Ghost Dao or blood refinement Cultivation Methods were just a bit quick on the uptake and conveniently cleaned this place up.

Why worry about a bit of lingering soul blood energy?

The most pressing matter at hand is to strike at the heart, head to the Heavenly Azure Sect, and settle things with that old man Xi once and for all!

This dispute between the two prefectures has dragged on for a bit too long."

Upon hearing this, Demon Lord Tianluo felt the "cleanup" was too clean and efficient, not something ordinary demonic cultivators could pull off.

However, seeing Qi Tianxiong's soaring battle intent, he pushed down this hint of doubt and nodded. "Brother Qi is right. Let's go."

The two majestic Nascent Soul escape lights rose again, wrapping themselves in monstrous demonic might as they roared straight towards the direction of the Heavenly Azure Sect.

The reason Xu Chuan dared to do this so boldly and fearlessly was because he knew the chances of suspicion falling on him were incredibly low.

Anyone who saw it would only assume it was the work of certain Golden Core demonic cultivators from Greedy Wolf Prefecture.

Half a day later, Xu Chuan quietly returned to Cloudstream Town.

Just as he entered his estate, he sensed the auras of Xu Deyue and the others, realizing they had also just arrived half a quarter of an hour ago.

Inside the main hall, the group met up.

"Father," Xu Mingxian was the first to bow and salute, his expression respectful.

"Grandfather."

"Honored Master."

Xu Deyue and Ye Fan also greeted him simultaneously. Although their auras had calmed after the battle, their brows still carried the dust and weariness of travel.

To the side, Perfected Person Fire Cloud cupped his hands and laughed, his tone filled with sincere admiration. "The Family Head is indeed vastly capable and blessed by the heavens.

To be able to return safely from being hunted by over ten Golden Core demonic cultivators, this old man is full of admiration!"

Xu Chuan walked to the main seat and sat down, waving his hand nonchalantly. "Everyone, sit. It was merely a stroke of luck. Halfway through the pursuit, five of the demonic cultivators felt it was pointless and left on their own.

My pressure was slightly reduced.

Plus, as I fled the entire way, I continuously consumed Pills to restore my Mana without pause.

In the end, I found an opportunity to counter-kill several of them, and the rest were like A Bird Startled by the Twang of a Bowstring, scattering in fear."

Upon hearing this, Perfected Person Fire Cloud stroked his beard and sighed with emotion. "Even so, the Family Head's ability is unmatched in both prefectures! Beneath the Nascent Soul Stage, you are certainly the number one person!"

"Perfected Person praises me too much," Xu Chuan shook his head slightly, his expression calm. "My previous words on the battlefield were mostly rhetoric to intimidate the enemy, how could they be taken seriously?

This Xu is ultimately only at the Early-Stage Golden Core cultivation. Even if I have some burst of power, it is difficult to sustain."

He paused briefly, his gaze sweeping over the people present, his tone turning solemn. "Let's put this matter aside for now.

The current situation is unclear, and we need to make preparations early.

In my opinion, within a day or two, there will definitely be 'unwelcome guests' at our door."

Immediately, he ordered in a low voice:

"Mingxian, you will hold the fort in the estate and take full control of the town's protective array. There must be no mistakes; this is also your chance to prove yourself."

"Ye Fan, you are responsible for organizing all Foundation Establishment and Qi Condensation Cultivators in Cloudstream Town. Stay on strict alert and unify the commands."

"As for the Golden Core enemies..." Xu Chuan turned his gaze to Xu Deyue and Perfected Person Fire Cloud. "Deyue, Perfected Person Fire Cloud, and I will deal with them."

"Yes!"

"We strictly obey the orders of the Family Head (Grandfather/Honored Master)!"

The few of them cupped their fists in unison and accepted their orders, the atmosphere in the hall instantly turning stern.

Xu Chuan returned to his courtyard to regulate his breathing.

Afterward, he contacted Xu Deling to see where she was at the moment.

A short while later.

Xu Deling's divine sense was pulled into the "Xu Clan's Grotto-heaven".

"Grandfather, you've finally contacted me. What is the situation in the two prefectures now? Has war broken out? I specially took a Magic Skiff with my Second Honored Master and Ancestor of Profound Moon, taking a long detour from the direction of the Black Wind Mountain Range.

Even if we travel slowly, we'll reach Heavenly Azure Prefecture in a day or two."

"Stay calm." Xu Chuan smiled faintly. "Deling, you've done very well. The current situation is developing step by step exactly as predicted.

The Thousand Stone Forest, Grand Harmony Lake, and Thousand Gates Pass have fallen one after another.

Our Xu Family is far away, so no Greedy Wolf Prefecture forces have arrived here yet. If my prediction is correct, the Greedy Wolf Sect's forces and some other factions are all gathered at the Heavenly Azure Sect."

Xu Deling asked, "Then Grandfather, what should I do?"

"Just head towards the Heavenly Azure Sect with all your speed. If you don't manage to catch Tianluo, then come to Cloudstream Town. Once the Heavenly Azure Sect is wiped out, I imagine our Xu Family will definitely be the next target.

If the Heavenly Azure Sect hasn't been breached yet, persuade them to watch the changes quietly. Only let Ancestor of Profound Moon make a move when Xi Daoyun is heavily injured and on the verge of death."

"Why not wait until Xi Daoyun is dead?" Xu Deling was extremely puzzled.

"If Greedy Wolf Prefecture wants to control Heavenly Azure Prefecture, then Xi Daoyun must die. However, it's a pity their expedition won't succeed. Having Xi Daoyun heavily injured and the Heavenly Azure Sect suffer disastrous losses is what truly aligns with the interests of our Xu Family."

Xu Deling listened quietly as Xu Chuan continued, "Because the Mo Family is still around. If Greedy Wolf Prefecture retreats, the Heavenly Azure Prefecture will fall under the sole dominance of the Mo Family, although it wouldn't be easy for the Mo Family with their current strength to annex the Heavenly Azure Sect.

But if the Heavenly Azure Sect doesn't have a Nascent Soul cultivator holding the fort, being annexed would only be a matter of time.

During this period, Heavenly Azure Prefecture would be in complete turmoil, with everyone forced to pick sides, and our Xu Family would inevitably be dragged into it.

On the other hand, if Greedy Wolf Prefecture retreats and the Heavenly Azure Sect is heavily injured, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse. Even if Xi Daoyun is heavily injured, Mo Wentian wouldn't dare act recklessly.

Both sides would tacitly maintain a sort of agreement—to rest, recuperate, and strengthen themselves.

Our Xu Family can also take this opportunity to grow stronger and prepare for Moyue's Tribulation Transcendence.

Only when our own family gives birth to a Nascent Soul combat power can we be considered to have truly secured a foothold in this Heavenly South, no longer drifting helplessly with the tides of the world.

I estimate that no force will dare provoke the Mo Family this time. Even if the Greedy Wolf Sect succeeds, they would likely focus on winning them over, simply because Mo Wentian is a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator.

After all, if the Greedy Wolf Sect presses too hard, Mo Wentian, as a newly advanced Nascent Soul cultivator, could very well just leave on his own and establish a new clan. His lifespan is incredibly long, anyway.

And if they can't kill him, the revenge of a Nascent Soul cultivator is extremely terrifying.

The lands of both prefectures would be turned upside down, which is unfavorable for the Greedy Wolf Sect's rule."

"Isn't that the same for Xi Daoyun? Aren't the Greedy Wolf Sect Master and that Tianluo afraid he'll run amok?" Xu Deling asked.

"That's different." Xu Chuan chuckled softly. "The Heavenly Azure Sect is the ruler of Heavenly Azure Prefecture. Even a Nascent Soul cultivator wouldn't easily give up the governance of an entire prefecture, right?

Even if Xi Daoyun could truly abandon his clan, sect, and everything else to flee, he would only be able to serve as a Rogue Cultivator elsewhere. The biggest difference between him and Mo Wentian is lifespan!

Earlier, when I heard Mo Wentian talking about the grievances between their two clans, counting the time, he might only have a few decades of lifespan left."

"So that's how it is," Xu Deling said. "Your granddaughter understands. Everything will proceed according to your plan, Grandfather."

"As for the rest, you can act at your own discretion. Even if mistakes are made, it doesn't matter."

"Yes, Grandfather."

Immediately after, Xu Deling's divine sense exited the "Xu Clan's Grotto-heaven".

High above the Black Wind Mountain Range.

A Magic Skiff was traveling across.

In a room within the cabin, Xu Deling opened her eyes and silently sped up the Magic Skiff, heading straight for the Heavenly Azure Mountain Range.

Yan Longzi and Zhang Fan both noticed this, but their lips curled into faint smiles, and they didn't pay it any mind.

The former was only here to retrieve the traded item.

The latter was taking on a disciple while conveniently verifying the matter of the True Demon Clan Possession. If the facts were true, he would take action to deal with it; if it was merely a human cultivating a True Demon Clan Cultivation Method and condensing a True Demon Nascent Soul, he would just leave it be.

Many Greedy Wolf Prefecture demonic cultivators were heading to the Seven Heavenly Azure Cities and the White Cloud Marketplace.

Because traitors like the Wen Family and Luo Family appeared in the Seven Cities, the City Protection Great Formations of several cities collapsed without a fight. Many Foundation Establishment Clans within the cities were Plundered, suffering disastrous losses.

Although the White Cloud Marketplace had no traitors, its defense was only a Tier 3 Mid Grade grand array. Under the attacks of quite a few Golden Core cultivators and a massive number of Foundation Establishment cultivators, it was also broken and subsequently ruthlessly Plundered.

"The Cloudstream Xu Family's reputation is renowned. I've heard their foundation and wealth rival that of top-tier Golden Core Aristocratic Families. Perhaps several factions are already attacking it. Let's go take a look, maybe we can get a piece of the pie."

"This Du has the exact same intention!"

"Let's go together!"

A group of people flew towards Cloudstream Town, among whom were two Golden Core demonic cultivators that Xu Chuan had previously subdued.

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Outside Cloudstream Town, dark clouds pressed down upon the city walls.

Several miles away in the sky, escape lights gathered like clouds in a dense, dark mass. There were actually seven or eight hundred Foundation Establishment cultivators standing in the air. They wore various robes, their Dharma Tools flashing, and spiritual light intertwining.

What was even more heart-palpitating were the dozen or so figures hovering at the very front. Each of their auras was as profound as an abyss and as steady as a mountain—they were impressively all Golden Core Stage Cultivators!

Among them, two possessed auras far surpassing the rest, having impressively reached the Golden Core Perfection stage.

Demonic aura and fiendish aura mixed together, soaring into the sky and dyeing half the heavens a gloomy shade.

Such a formation would be enough to attack any of the Seven Heavenly Azure Cities, but at this moment, they had come just for this small Cloudstream Town.

On the side of Cloudstream Town, the semi-transparent five-colored Light Screen had been fully opened, circulating endlessly and firmly protecting the entire town.

At the edge of the Light Screen, Xu Chuan, Xu Deyue, and Perfected Person Fire Cloud stood side by side. Their robes fluttered in the wind, their expressions calm as they directly faced the powerful enemies in the distance.

Behind them, three to four hundred Foundation Establishment cultivators from Cloudstream Town had all taken to the air. Although their expressions were grave, not a single one retreated. They all stood ready in strict formation, secretly raising their Mana.

In addition, there were over five hundred carefully selected Peak Qi Condensation cultivators riding Flying Swords in the air, lined up behind the Foundation Establishment cultivators.

"The Nie Clan and Chao Clan of Greedy Wolf Prefecture?" Xu Chuan's gaze swept over them.

"I didn't expect the famous True Lord Withered Glory to recognize us. We shouldn't have ever met, right?" The Nie Clan Family Head smiled faintly.

"This Xu thought it would be the Sima Family coming here. After all, back at the Thousand Stone Forest, the Sima Family Head suffered quite a loss at this Xu's hands. He didn't even come to get his revenge?"

Not waiting for them to answer, Xu Chuan continued, "The Nie and Chao Clans are second only to the Greedy Wolf Sect and Ancient Nether City in Greedy Wolf Prefecture, making you top-tier forces as well.

Instead of going to the Seven Heavenly Azure Cities or the Heavenly Azure Sect, you came to my small Cloudstream Town.

I'm afraid the wealth and resources of my Cloudstream Town aren't enough for you to divide."

The Chao Clan Family Head said, "True Lord Withered Glory, how do you know we didn't go? They were very welcoming, generously letting us take away quite a few things.

Why doesn't your Cloudstream Town do the same? That way, fewer people will have to die.

Spirit Stones, resources, and the like can just be slowly accumulated again.

Do you think what I'm saying is reasonable?"

"It is reasonable, but in the Cultivation World, the strong are revered, and you demonic cultivators pursue this principle even more. This Xu will lay down the words today: if anyone can defeat this Xu in a one-on-one fight, this Xu will open the path and let you in to Plunder."

The Nie and Chao Clan Family Heads exchanged glances. Both were figures not inferior to True Lord Heavenly Wolf.

They were conceited enough to believe they had few rivals within the Golden Core Stage. Even if they couldn't win, they wouldn't suffer a total defeat.

At this moment, an Early-Stage Golden Core demonic cultivator spoke up, "Two Family Heads, do not agree!"

"That True Lord Withered Glory is an absolute monster!"

"And you are?"

"This humble one is Liang Cheng. I was on the Thousand Stone Forest route previously." The man's eyes were filled with fear as he said, "On the first day, the Sima Family Head led four Early-Stage Golden Core cultivators to hunt down True Lord Withered Glory, but only the Sima Family Head escaped back, heavily injured.

The next day, the Sima Family Head and the Five Demons Elders of the Greedy Wolf Sect set up the Five Children One Heart Formation to besiege Xu Chuan, yet they also failed to defeat him. Instead, the grand array was broken, and the Sima Family Head was heavily injured once again, fleeing far away to heal.

True Lord Withered Glory possesses a powerful Divine Sense Secret Method at the Golden Core level, and his divine sense is incredibly tyrannical, making him practically invincible.

In a one-on-one fight, beneath the Nascent Soul stage, he can be called a king!"

Upon hearing this, the Nie and Chao Family Heads frowned slightly, their hearts involuntarily growing a bit more cautious.

"Called a king? That was just a joke by this Xu, yet you all actually believed it?" Xu Chuan laughed faintly. "Of course, if you all wish to leave, that is fine too. This Xu will definitely not stop you."

A short while later.

Seeing that they made no movement, he continued, "Since you won't make a move, nor will you leave, then allow this Xu to strike first."

Before his words even finished echoing, Xu Chuan fiercely waved his Sleeve Robe!

"Azure Dragon Treasure Umbrella, defend!"

The Treasure Umbrella took to the air, radiating a brilliant green-gold light that cascaded down like a canopy, protecting his entire body airtightly.

At the same time, he brought his fingers together like a sword and pointed into the empty air.

"Sword of the Azure Dragon, manifest!"

Twenty-four Flying Swords buzzed out, their sword qi piercing the heavens. In an instant, they wove and coiled together, transforming into a sword aura Azure Dragon over a hundred feet long, with chilling scales and eyes like lightning!

As the dragon's body thrashed, an unmatched and fierce Sword Intent swept in all directions. The immense Pressure actually made the expressions of the dozen Golden Core demonic cultivators in front of him change collectively!

Bearing the brunt of the attack, the Nie Clan Family Head and Chao Clan Family Head felt their hearts tremble even more.

The sword dragon hadn't even arrived, yet its sharp aura was already piercing their Mana shields, causing them to ripple endlessly!

"Join forces!"

The two hesitated no longer. Amidst their explosive shouts, the Soul-Losing Axe's ghostly flames surged, and the Hundred Ghost Banner let out the shrieks of ten thousand souls. One from the left and one from the right, they joined forces to meet the roaring Sword of the Azure Dragon!

BOOM—!!!

An earth-shattering explosion detonated. Sword aura, demonic fire, and ghost energy rampaged madly.

Seeing the two Family Heads being completely suppressed, the remaining Golden Core demonic cultivators grew restless, wanting to step forward to assist.

"Slash!"

Xu Deyue gave a crisp shout as the "Supreme Yin" Flying Sword abruptly left its sheath. A sword light like a clear, cold moonbeam surged out.

Although she was only at the Early-Stage Golden Core, her extremely condensed Sword Intent and Supreme Yin Cold Qi complemented each other, actually erupting with a terrifying might not inferior to a Late-Stage Golden Core.

A single sword swept across the sky, forcefully blocking two early and mid-stage Golden Core demonic cultivators who intended to launch a sneak attack!

"This old man will join the fun as well!"

Perfected Person Fire Cloud gave a long laugh as his crimson gourd spewed out blazing flames, transforming into a ferocious fire python that actively entangled a mid-stage Golden Core opponent.

At the same time, the Cloudstream Town grand array flashed brightly with light.

"Five Elements Rotation, command!"

From within the estate, Xu Mingxian urged it on with all his strength. The Five Elements Spiritual Qi gathered into Five Elements spells respectively, violently striking toward the five Early-Stage Golden Core demonic cultivators.

The massive battle completely erupted!

Nearly a thousand Foundation Establishment cultivators fiercely clashed, their Dharma Tools and Magical Arts pouring down like rain.

Cloudstream Town had fewer Foundation Establishment cultivators, so the Peak Qi Condensation cultivators released Flying Swords, Talismans, and the like from a distance, doing their best to assist.

The Nie and Chao Family Heads truly lived up to being True Lord-level experts at the Golden Core Perfection stage. With the two of them joining forces, even the Sword of the Azure Dragon found it difficult to achieve results.

The main reason was that both of their Magic Treasures were High Grade Magic Treasures, meaning their inherent power was already incredibly strong.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

High in the sky, spiritual explosions triggered one after another. The mighty power had already completely shredded the clouds filling the sky, revealing the clear blue heavens.

Xu Chuan's thoughts raced like lightning. He deeply understood that the Nie and Chao Family Heads were not easy to deal with. Under a prolonged battle, his Early-Stage Golden Core cultivation would likely find it hard to hold on.

And that Divine Sense Secret Method posed a slightly insufficient threat to Golden Core Completion Stage Cultivators.

After all, his current divine sense strength had not yet reached the Golden Core Perfection stage.

'Rather than getting tangled up in a drawn-out fight, it's better to kill those five first!' he decided.

Xu Mingxian controlling the grand array to attack was only slightly delaying them. This grand array was merely Tier 3 Low Grade; no matter how exquisitely it was controlled, it ultimately couldn't overcome the weakness of insufficient power.

If the time dragged on, it would definitely be broken.

When that happened, the entire situation would turn into a scene of Defeat Like a Landslide!

Thinking of this, he immediately split half of his focus. Formless ripples undulated within his sea of consciousness!

"God-Startling Spike, go!"

Five incomparably condensed divine sense silver needles silently crossed the void, abruptly piercing into the seas of consciousness of the five Early-Stage Golden Core demonic cultivators currently restrained by Xu Mingxian's formation!

"Argh—!"

The five were caught off guard. Their divine souls felt as if they had been struck by heavy hammers, and they howled miserably in unison. Their bodies violently shuddered, and their protective spiritual lights instantly dimmed.

Xu Mingxian seized the opportunity to unleash a frenzied attack.

Xu Chuan resolutely dispelled the Sword of the Azure Dragon, the twenty-four Flying Swords abruptly separating.

He channeled all his strength into the Azure Dragon Treasure Umbrella above his head. The green-gold Light Screen surged, forcefully meeting the ghostly flame Giant Axe chopped down by the Nie Clan Family Head and the torrent of a hundred ghosts swept over by the Chao Clan Family Head!

At the same time, his hand seals moved, and fifteen of the Flying Swords acted as if receiving an imperial command, transforming into an unmatched, fierce torrent of sword light that shot straight towards those five Golden Core demonic cultivators whose divine souls were injured!

"Look out!" The Nie Clan Family Head roared in a mixture of shock and anger, but he was too late to save them.

As the torrent of swords swept past, three of the demonic cultivators who had not managed to summon their defensive Magic Treasures were shredded into mangled corpses by the sword aura, their forms and souls completely destroyed!

The other two relied on their life-preserving Magic Treasures to automatically defend their masters, barely blocking the fatal blow. However, they sprayed blood wildly, flying backwards like kites with broken strings, their auras instantly wilting!

The spiritual light of their defensive Magic Treasures grew dim; they could no longer actively defend again.

At this moment, the attack from Xu Mingxian's grand array landed, submerging the two of them.

In just one or two breaths of time, five Golden Core demonic cultivators fell directly.

"Dammit, break!"

The Nie and Chao Family Heads roared loudly. Their Mana surged madly, causing the power of their Magic Treasures to explode!

The Light Screen cast by the Azure Dragon Treasure Umbrella twisted violently, letting out a mournful hum of being overwhelmed. Several clear cracks were shockingly blasted onto its surface!

Xu Chuan's body violently shuddered, his face turning pale. A streak of crimson immediately leaked from the corner of his mouth; evidently, his internal organs had been jolted.

He borrowed the force to retreat over a hundred feet, stabilizing his breath.

Then, life force circulated within his body. In just a few breaths, his minor internal injuries were completely healed.

Xu Chuan commanded withered and glory, comprehended life and death. The self-healing ability of his body was a notch above even powerful Demonic Beasts like flood dragons.

Trying to heavily injure his physical body was harder than simply draining his Mana or exhausting his divine sense dry.

With the five Golden Core demonic cultivators gone, Xu Mingxian immediately controlled the formation to attack the Foundation Establishment demonic cultivators of Greedy Wolf Prefecture. The pressure on everyone from Cloudstream Town was also greatly reduced.

In just that brief moment, over a dozen Qi Condensation cultivators and six or seven Foundation Establishment cultivators had already died.

Of course, the enemy had lost even more.

Ye Fan directly rampaged into the enemy's formation, killing one Foundation Establishment cultivator per punch without even blinking.

After continuously killing over twenty people, he turned back.

Charged again, and returned again!

Ye Fan's current strength was infinitely close to the Golden Core Stage, a large margin stronger than Xu Deling and the others at the Prodigy Grand Assembly.

To these Foundation Establishment cultivators, his existence was simply a cheat.

The two Golden Core demonic cultivators fighting Xu Deyue, as well as Perfected Person Fire Cloud's opponent, saw how effortlessly Xu Chuan killed early and mid-stage Golden Core cultivators. Their eyes filled with terror, and they immediately pulled back to retreat far away.

"I knew it! Wherever True Lord Withered Glory is, several Early-Stage Golden Core cultivators are bound to fall. Relying on his Divine Sense Secret Method, him killing early and mid-stage Golden Core cultivators is as easy as taking things out of a bag."

Liang Cheng said with a sigh, "That Ye Fan is also a freak. Back in the Thousand Stone Forest, he alone killed one or two hundred Foundation Establishment cultivators."

Half an incense stick of time later.

Over a hundred Greedy Wolf Prefecture Foundation Establishment cultivators had fallen. They had been beaten into fear and actively distanced themselves.

The entire battlefield was left with only the fight between Xu Chuan and the two Family Heads, Nie and Chao.

Without any interference, Xu Chuan fully unleashed the Sword of the Azure Dragon and engaged the two in combat.

Over an hour later.

Several more Golden Core cultivators arrived. Seeing that everyone else was just watching, leaving only Xu Chuan and the other two fighting, they suddenly felt astonished.

Everyone is this obedient to the rules?

As long as the main general hasn't fallen, no one attacks, right?!

After hearing what Liang Cheng said, the few men unconsciously shrank their necks and obediently stood in line alongside the other three Golden Core cultivators.