CHAPTER 478: CHAPTER 454: KILLING FELLOW SECT MEMBERS?!

"The formation has been broken."

"That’s Green Wood Daoist!"

"Is Changqingzi not in the formation?!"

"No wonder!"

From all directions, Daoists stood in the Void, great demons occupied mountain peaks, enormous monsters lurked in the seabed, monks and nuns hid themselves returning to their secret abodes. Gaze after gaze, all converged towards Jinshan from every direction.

They saw.

In the midst of Jinshan, Green Wood Daoist stood at the center, the Five Prisons arranged in five poles, Golden Light Supreme, Ci Xin, Su He, Zhou Yang, each wore a different expression—some grave, some solemn, some frightened, some desperate.

Only the Green Wood Daoist wore a light smile.

Seeing the Great Array fall apart, he seemed unconcerned.

Apart from them, no others were present. The top-tier expert, Changqingzi, who had shown his divine might outside Jinshan three years ago, suppressing Huo Shanzi and Feng Hanzi of Green Wood Valley in Jinshan, was nowhere to be seen.

The bystanders finally understood.

Why Green Wood Daoist insisted on guarding the formation to the death.

Without Changqingzi’s assistance, relying only on Green Wood Daoist along with Golden Light Supreme and others—they were no match for Xun Tiange and his five.

Yet, unknown to them.

"Why has this incited the fiery wrath of Green Wood Valley’s Primordial Spirits?"

Someone frowned, looking towards Jinshan, speculating in their heart, "Could it be Changqingzi—"

Zhu Yang, from afar, clutching his Blood Flame Saber, looked pale and weak, his gaze indifferent as it fell onto a distant island. On that island’s peak stood a burly man with eyes emitting golden light.

As Zhu Yang’s gaze landed on him, the Golden Eyes giant sensed it, looking back at Zhu Yang.

From nearby, a voice said, "Brother Golden Eyes, would you join Zhu to lend a hand to our two fellow Daoists in Jinshan?"

The Golden Eyes giant, addressed as ’Golden Eyes’ by Zhu Yang, with gold light flickering in his eyes, grinned and said, "Brother Zhu is always careful in his planning, this king trusts you."

Zhu Yang nodded slightly.

Suddenly, he moved.

In a flash, as the Five Prisons Mysterious Thunder Demon Suppression Array crumbled, he arrived at Jinshan, appearing before the Green Wood Daoist, "I am Zhu Yang, here to lend a hand to Fellow Daoist Green Wood."

Golden Eyes followed closely behind, thundering down, laughing loudly, "This king from Funiu Island, Golden Eyes, also joins the fun."

"Ghost Immortal Zhu Yang."

"Demon King Golden Eyes."

Seeing these two, Lu Qingfeng was slightly surprised. This was unexpected, thinking he might have to make several more backup moves before his true body could make it back.

It seemed now that the backup plans were unnecessary.

He had long heard of the reputations of Zhu Yang and Demon King Golden Eyes in the East Sea. These two were not comparable to Golden Light Supreme or Six One Daoist; they were truly top-tier experts in the East Sea.

Throughout the East Sea.

There were no more than a handful who could stand shoulder to shoulder with these two, and none who surpassed them.

With their assistance, Green Wood Valley was nothing to fear.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoists, for your righteous support."

Lu Qingfeng bowed to them.

Zhu Yang smiled weakly, his face pale.

Demon King Golden Eyes laughed heartily, "Green Wood Valley, located in the Nine Waters and Seven Gorges, yet daring to cause trouble in the East Sea, cannot let them bully our fellow cultivators as if there’s no one in the East Sea!"

Saying so.

He turned his head to look at Xun Tiange and the others outside the formation.

Lu Qingfeng also looked outside the formation.

Although the Five Prisons Mysterious Thunder Demon Suppression Array had been established for only a short time, although he was capable of reaching the sky, he did not have enough time, thus its power was limited.

With the Red Crow Pearl, Golden Green Divine Blade, and Vajra Stone Lotus Divine Seat—these three Eighth Rank Magic Artifacts, combined with the assault of five Primordial Spirit Experts, the array couldn’t hold, which was within Lu Qingfeng’s expectations.

The gambit of the Empty Fort Strategy had been maintained for three days, and Lu Qingfeng was already quite satisfied.

Filled with the joy of having pillaged Green Wood Valley, Lu Qingfeng laughed towards Xun Tiange and others, "It seems you all have found out."

Outside Jinshan.

Xun Tiange led, with Miao Yi Dao Po, Su Muzhe, Xi Yunzi, and Yue Zhong by his side.

Among them, Yue Zhong grasped the Golden Green Divine Blade, his face pallid without a trace of blood, evidently had not suppressed the Poison Fire Blood Flame in his anger before attacking earlier, causing the flame to invade his lungs and aggravate his injury. Even though he had the Cold Cloud Pill, he would still need decades of recovery after this battle to remove the Poison Fire Blood Flame.

Though injured, Yue Zhong was relentless, glaring furiously at Lu Qingfeng, shouting vehemently, "Changqing Demon, hand over the Empty Heart Divine Willow immediately, or else prepare to be annihilated!"

The Empty Heart Divine Willow tied to the roots of Green Wood Valley, was far more crucial than tens of millions of Spirit Stones or countless scriptures. Yue Zhong could hardly bear to think, if the Upper Realm Ancestors knew that they had lost the Empty Heart Divine Willow on their watch, what kind of punishment they would face when ascending to the Upper Realm later on.

"Empty Heart Divine Willow?"

Hearing that, Zhu Yang and Demon King Golden Eyes both raised their eyebrows, their minds instantly understanding.

No wonder.

It turned out that Changqingzi had taken advantage of Green Wood Valley’s near-complete mobilization to besiege Jinshan and had gone to Green Wood Valley to steal the Empty Heart Divine Willow.

Now, with the news spreading, it had incited an uproar among Green Wood Valley’s Primordial Spirits.

Everyone present, qualified to witness this, all being Primordial Spirit Practitioners with extensive knowledge and experience, how could they not recognize the renowned Empty Heart Divine Willow of Green Wood Valley.

"The Empty Heart Divine Willow has been heavily guarded by Green Wood Valley, located deep within its core. In earlier years, many experts from the Demon Path attempted to forcefully take it or sneak in, but they either were stopped by the Great Array, forced to withdraw upon realizing the difficulty, or fell into the array and were blasted to death."

"In recent years, with the prosperity of Green Wood Valley, no one has dared to contemplate stealing the Empty Heart Divine Willow."

"This Changqingzi—"

The surrounding East Sea cultivators looked towards the people of Green Wood Valley, seeing Xun Tiange and others with extremely ugly expressions, yet they could understand.

But their hearts were also shocked; Changqingzi was indeed so formidable to be capable of snatching away the Empty Heart Divine Willow.

Not knowing what methods he used.

Listening to Yue Zhong’s ravings, Lu Qingfeng couldn’t help but laugh, "I am here, just come and kill me if you can."

Having entangled with Green Wood Valley to this point, they were already sworn enemies.

Returning the Empty Heart Divine Willow would be aiding the enemy, such foolish acts, Lu Qingfeng would not commit.

Hearing this, Yue Zhong’s eyes turned cold, he didn’t look at Lu Qingfeng, instead turning to look at Golden Light Supreme, Ci Xin, Su He, Zhou Yang, austerity in his voice, "If you four do not wish to follow in the footsteps of Six One Demon Path, leave immediately!"

"..." Ci Xin, Su He, and Zhou Yang exchanged glances.

Initially, upon seeing the Jinshan Formation broken and the Six One Daoist slain, they indeed entertained thoughts of fleeing. However, now with Zhu Yang and Demon King Golden Eyes stepping forward, barely able to hold off Green Wood Valley, they only awaited the return of that person to resolve this crisis.

Should they flee now, it would indeed be a disaster.

The trio remained silent, unmoving, ignoring Yue Zhong.

However, Golden Light Supreme, with his brightly shining bald head, yelled towards Yue Zhong, "Do not boast arrogantly, today we swear to live or die with Jinshan!"

His head crowned by a cool Golden Hoop.

Golden Light Supreme dared not hesitate even for a moment, his voice clear and stance firm.

"Well, well, well!"

"Seeking your own deaths!"

Yue Zhong, furious, immediately lashed out with the Golden Green Divine Blade as his first strike at Golden Light Supreme.

"Much obliged, dear four."

Upon seeing Yue Zhong attack, Lu Qingfeng turned and called out to Ci Xin, Su He, Zhou Yang, and others.

"Seniors, you flatter us."

Ci Xin and the others dared not accept such honors lightly and instantly lunged forward.

Boom, boom, boom!

The four combined their efforts to fend off Yue Zhong.

Though Yue Zhong possessed a Supreme Treasure, heavily injured, his strength had greatly declined. With the combined efforts of Ci Xin and the other three Primordial Spirits, they could barely hold off Yue Zhong and the Golden Green Divine Blade.

"Elder Brother."

"I am here to help!"

Miao Yi Dao Po, seeing the situation, leapt into the fray to join the battle.

Lu Qingfeng chuckled, addressing Demon King Golden Eyes beside him, "Fellow Daoist Golden Eyes, please make your move."

"Ha ha!"

"Fair said! Leave this treacherous crone to this king!"

Demon King Golden Eyes laughed heartily.

He stepped forward, wielding a Bin Tie Stick, blocking Miao Yi Dao Po’s way.

"Ha!"

The two immediately clashed.

"Courageous!"

Xi Yunzi and Su Muzhe saw this state of affairs, immediately flew out, rushing towards Lu Qingfeng. With thirty-six Vajra before them and the Chaos Treasure Mirror enveloping them, they soon stepped into Jinshan.

Zhu Yang was about to make a move.

But he saw Lu Qingfeng slightly gesture with his hand, "Fellow Daoist, do not hurry. Let their own school handle these two."

"Their own school?"

Zhu Yang was momentarily taken aback, not understanding what he meant. He then saw two figures emerging from the Thunder and Lightning Examination Prison and Fire Light Meteor Prison of Five Prisons. He looked carefully, and his pupils shrank instantly.

"Huo Shanzi!"

"Feng Hanzi!"

This shock was no small matter.

The emerging people were actually two Primordial Spirits of Green Wood Valley who were suppressed inside Jinshan three years ago. They seemed normal at first glance, but each had a Golden Hoop on their head.

"Is this—"

The crowd saw and suddenly realized, quickly looking at Golden Light Supreme. Indeed, there was a similar Golden Hoop on his head. They remembered that Six One Daoist also had such a Golden Hoop before they thought it was a Magic Artifact or merely for decoration.

Now, it seemed—

"Huo Shanzi."

"Feng Hanzi."

"What are you two doing? Seize the Changqing Demon at once!"

Xi Yunzi, seeing the two suddenly stop, opened his mouth and berated them, feeling a sense of foreboding. Su Muzhe also halted, looking towards Huo Shanzi and Feng Hanzi, his eyebrows tightly furrowed.

His reprimand echoed.

But he saw Huo Shanzi and Feng Hanzi, faces full of shame.

They exchanged a glance, clenched their teeth, and immediately lunged towards Lu Qingfeng from behind. Huo Shanzi, wielding a Magic Sword, not the Star Sand Sword, chopped towards Lu Qingfeng. Feng Hanzi summoned cold winds intending to freeze and shatter Lu Qingfeng.

Zhu Yang, watching this, frowned deeply, puzzled.

"Good opportunity!"

Xi Yunzi and Su Muzhe were delighted. Their feet moved quickly, preparing to flank Lu Qingfeng from front and back.

However, at this moment—

"Meem Mama Meem Mama Meem Mama Meem Mama Ma Ho!"

Lu Qingfeng shaped the Nameless Seal with his hands, continuously chanting a spell.

Bang!

Bang!

Huo Shanzi and Feng Hanzi who had lunged at Lu Qingfeng suddenly collapsed, their magic violently dissipating. They clutched their heads, writhed in pain on the ground, clearly unable to bear it.

As they collapsed, enduring barely a moment, howls emerged from their throats—

"Ah!"

"Ah ah ah!"

Their voices were strained, each cry louder than the last, causing their faces contorted fiercely, veins on their faces bulging. Anyone seeing this could immediately sense the immense agony they endured.

"Huo Shanzi!"

"Feng Hanzi!"

Xi Yunzi and Su Muzhe stopped in their tracks again, looking towards Huo Shanzi and Feng Hanzi, momentarily only feeling their mouths dry, not knowing what to say.