Daoist Competition
Chapter 314 - 24 Return to Chenxiang Hall_2

Chapter 314: Chapter 24 Return to Chenxiang Hall_2

The golden bell shook, and the tinkling sound instantly reverberated throughout the entire palace. Upon hearing it, the disciples immediately knew that a formidable enemy had arrived. From all directions, they rushed and took their positions at the array points.

The Chaotic Star Formation was originally a legacy of the Chenxiang Sect, requiring only thirty-six individuals to set it up. However, after Lu Ge gained Ni Qianying’s allegiance, he not only planned to have her handle matters for him but also worried that the sect was small and powerless, fearing it might be easily wiped out by passing Demon Cultivators with profound cultivation. Thus, he redesigned the array, ensuring that every disciple within the Chenxiang Sect could contribute to its defense against formidable enemies.

When this formation activates, those entering the array can only see hundreds and thousands of starlights shooting out, mixed so chaotically that one cannot distinguish between the strong and the weak, nor the real from the fake. The true killing moves remain hidden within. Moreover, the array can concentrate its power for collective offense. Even a highly cultivated cultivator, if careless, could suffer severe losses.

At this moment, Zhang Yan stepped into the inner hall. His tunneling light descended before the prohibition, and upon lifting his gaze, he saw the ground covered with exotic flowers, releasing a faint, intoxicating fragrance. Countless graceful female figures appeared faintly amidst the swirling blooms, stepping with strange movements among vibrant florals. Their forms flitted about like butterflies, colorful leaves dancing, creating a dizzying spectacle.

Standing atop a high platform, Ni Qianying saw his arrival and shouted sharply. She swung her sleeve, stirring a fierce wind that ruffled the sea of flowers. Instantly, countless shattered petals rose into the air, scattering towards Zhang Yan.

Zhang Yan smiled faintly, his thoughts converging. Above him, a sixty-yard wide Golden Fire Mysterious Light materialized. Regardless of the dazzling, scattered petals falling upon it, the blazing brilliance instantly disintegrated them without a trace, leaving no remnants behind.

Upon witnessing this, Ni Qianying’s expression changed. Her lips parted as she softly chanted a series of spells. Immediately, over a dozen silver rings soared into the air, resembling arcs of bright moons, hurtling toward Zhang Yan’s head.

Zhang Yan’s brows lifted slightly upon seeing the objects. He recognized them as the Magic Artifacts of Chenxiang Sect’s disciple Hu Jue, yet now they had fallen into Ni Qianying’s hands. With a thought, a dazzling sword light surged from the center of his brow, transforming into a brilliant flying rainbow that clashed with the silver rings. A series of rapid, rainstorm-like collision sounds erupted. In just moments, every silver ring was slashed into halves, not a single one spared.

However, Ni Qianying’s face showed a pleased expression instead. Her actions were not intended for injury but merely to buy time. Now seizing the brief gap, the disciples had fully arrived and taken their designated positions. She shouted loudly, activating the grand array set in the rear hall of Chenxiang Sect.

Suddenly, the scenery before Zhang Yan shifted. Lifting his head, he saw the stars hang high, the moon brightly suspended, and multitudes of brilliant starlight cascading down like rain, all converging upon him.

Zhang Yan frowned slightly. Though this array might not necessarily harm him, once it unfolded, breaking the array systematically would not yield a quick victory.

He wished to avoid entanglement here and thought to himself: "It seems that today, I must imitate Lu Ge and break the array with brute force."

He let out a loud yell and released the Harmony Carrying Cover, which soared into the air. Streaks of radiant light blanketed his entire form, rendering him utterly impervious to the numerous starlights descending upon him. Then, with a pinch of a spell, three hundred and sixty-five drops of You Yin Heavy Water whirled and danced above his head.

He pointed his hand forward. Instantly, the Heavy Water formed a black river, rushing ahead. Each drop of the Heavy Water carried a weight of a thousand catties (500 kilograms). A regular cultivator struck by even one would struggle to withstand it. Now, with hundreds of drops combined, it resembled an unstoppable force, sweeping through everything in its path. Within the array, the scene immediately turned into carnage, flesh and blood flying, accompanied by cries of agony.

Ni Qianying saw half her defending disciples perish within moments and, alarmed, hastily rotated the array’s formation. She stepped across a few positions herself, retreating to the corners of the array.

Yet Zhang Yan purely relied on brute strength, caring nothing for strategic positions or entry points. The Heavy Water swept in circles around the array’s perimeter, devastating everything. Not only was the grand array shattered into chaos, but the entire palace also appeared as though a flood had ravaged it. Halls collapsed, structures were dismantled, flowers were mutilated, and wood lay in ruins.

Though Ni Qianying swiftly evaded upon realizing the situation was dire, she was still grazed by the You Yin Heavy Water. Even the Chenxiang Cover could not shield her. Her red lips parted as she coughed up several mouthfuls of blood.

Despite her injuries, Ni Qianying revealed a venomous smile. Though severely wounded and sacrificing many disciples, she had used the array’s concealment to close the distance to Zhang Yan within twenty yards. Here, she could activate the Seven Absolute Piles borrowed from the Shaoqing Sect, certain to kill him instantly.

As the array’s energy dissipated and Zhang Yan was just moments away from spotting her figure, Ni Qianying could no longer contain herself. With a vicious scream, she waved her hand, sending out a colossal pile directly toward Zhang Yan’s head.

As the massive pile reached mid-air, it radiated blinding light, unleashing thousands upon thousands of sword qi, seemingly ready to shred Zhang Yan in an instant.

Yet at that moment, a streak of Green Light suddenly emerged from Zhang Yan’s brow. The light attached itself to the giant pile, freezing it in place mid-air. Not only could it no longer descend, but even the surrounding sword qi was forcibly pushed back.

Zhang Yan raised his hand, and the three hundred and sixty-five drops of You Yin Heavy Water simultaneously slammed into the colossal pile, instantly crushing it to the ground, transforming it into a small pillar merely half a foot long.

He extended his hand and grasped it lightly, then tucked it into his sleeve. The Green Light flickered downward and flew back into his brow.

Ni Qianying was left dumbstruck, staring in disbelief. Suddenly, her body lost all strength, her knees giving way as she collapsed to the ground. Watching Zhang Yan approach step by step, terror consumed her heart, and she screamed desperately, "Zhang Yan! I have ties with the disciples of the Shaoqing Sect. If you dare kill me, they—"

Zhang Yan chuckled coldly, cutting her off before she finished. With a flash of sword light, her head was promptly severed. He then ascended in a streak of tunneling light, shooting straight into the sky.

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