Chapter 239

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Chapter 239The sword-wielding man was sent flying by the black-robed figure's staff, retreating dozens of meters before he could stabilize himself. Looking ahead, his face showed disbelief. "Your realm hasn't broken through, you're still at the Precelestial Small Accomplishment stage, so why is your strength so powerful?" "Hahaha, this is the power of the formation. However, a frog in a well like you can't imagine the intricacies within. Yan Tianhua, today is your death day! After I kill you, I'll trample Silver Moon Sect and Hundred Flowers Palace, and my Flowing Cloud Sect will take over the entire Yunzhou!" The black-robed figure laughed heartily, his staff shaking as he attacked the sword-wielding man again. Feeling the opponent's overwhelming aura, the sword-wielding man's heart sank. He knew it was impossible to break the formation on his own. If he wasn't careful, he might lose his life here. However, retreating now was unacceptable. Many elite disciples and the sect master of his sect, as well as many Yunzhou comrades, were trapped in the formation. If he left, they would all die. "Damn it, that old woman from Hundred Flowers Palace is too afraid of death and won't leave her sect. If we had joined forces, we could have broken this evil formation!" The sword-wielding man cursed inwardly. Facing the black-robed figure's attack, he gritted his teeth and stimulated his Precelestial True Qi, increasing his aura. He swept his sword to block the staff, standing firm and not retreating even a step, fighting evenly with the black-robed figure. "Oh, using an explosive secret technique?" the black-robed figure chuckled. "But I have the power of the formation, supporting me endlessly. How long can your Precelestial True Qi last?" "As long as I can defeat you, that's enough. Less talk, come on!" The sword-wielding man said coldly. "Very well, let's see how long you can hold out!" The black-robed figure laughed lightly, not using an explosive secret technique, relying on the power of the formation to fight evenly with the sword-wielding man. He intended to toy with his long-time rival and wear him down slowly. "Master, what do you see?" Hiding behind a rock and observing the battle, Lu Qing asked the old doctor beside him. Although not far away, they had unique aura-concealing techniques, making them undetectable to the two Precelestial stage fighters. "Both of them are at the Precelestial Small Accomplishment stage, but the black-robed man has greatly increased power from the formation. The sword-wielding man is barely holding on with an explosive secret technique, but he won't last long." The old doctor said gravely. "I think the same, Master. The black-robed man is guarding the formation to prevent destruction. Flowing Cloud Sect must have big plans within the formation. We need to break it quickly." Due to the formation's obstruction, Lu Qing and the old doctor couldn't clearly perceive the situation inside. They couldn't fully understand Flowing Cloud Sect's intentions with the evil formation. "What should we do now?" the old doctor asked. "The black-robed man is hard to deal with due to the formation's power. If we can kill him directly, breaking the formation will be easier." Lu Qing had identified the two fighters' identities. The sword-wielding man was the Supreme Elder of Silver Moon Sect, and the black-robed man was the Supreme Elder of Flowing Cloud Sect, the great-grandfather of the late Mo Xuan. Knowing this, there was no need to show any martial virtue. "Alright!" the old doctor agreed without hesitation, lacking the pride of a warrior. As a healer, his priority was saving lives. The opponent was clearly fallen into the demonic path, so eliminating him was best. Without delay, the master and disciple moved to act. The old doctor drew his long sword, emitting a sharp white sword light. Lu Qing took three arrows from his quiver, nocking them on his bow. Not being at the Precelestial stage, he couldn't use sword or blade qi, only relying on archery. After a brief preparation, the old doctor waved his wrist, sending a dazzling white sword qi cutting through the air, slashing towards the black-robed figure. At the same time, Lu Qing's bowstring twanged, and three thousand-refined arrows shot towards the black-robed figure's head, chest, and abdomen. "What!" The black-robed figure, who was torturing the sword-wielding man with ease, didn't expect this sudden change. His eyes widened in shock. He tried to defend, but the stealth skills of Lu Qing and the old doctor were too high. There was no warning before their attack. By the time he noticed, it was too late. Just as he was about to be hit by their combined attack, black energy suddenly surged from his body. Boom! Lu Qing's three arrows and the old doctor's sword qi hit the black-robed figure, dispersing the black energy and sending him flying, blood splattering. "Who dares to sneak attack me!" The black-robed figure flipped in mid-air, retreating into the grey light screen, furious. His appearance was miserable. A horrifying wound slashed across his chest and abdomen, deep enough to see bones and internal organs, nearly cutting him in half. Three arrows were stuck in his head, chest, and abdomen, though not deeply embedded. "He didn't die?" Lu Qing was shocked. Though his three arrows were hurriedly shot, they weren't something an ordinary Precelestial body could withstand. Yet, the black-robed figure had blocked them easily. Even the old doctor's sword qi didn't kill him, showing the formation's power was stronger than expected. The sudden change also shocked the sword-wielding man. But seeing the black-robed figure's miserable state, he was overjoyed. "Who are you, righteous comrades?" S~eaʀᴄh the Novёlƒire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It's you! Who are you?" Having attacked, Lu Qing and the old doctor could no longer hide. They were soon noticed by the black-robed figure and the sword-wielding man, who were both shocked to see a youth and an old man. More importantly, they couldn't see through Lu Qing and the old doctor's cultivation levels. "Who are we? Just passing by and acting on behalf of justice," Lu Qing said loudly. "Flowing Cloud Sect set up an evil formation, harming the righteous path of Yunzhou. Such actions are condemned by heaven and earth and must be punished." "Well said, young friend!" the sword-wielding man cheered. "Please join me in breaking this evil formation and saving the comrades trapped inside!" "Saving people? Wishful thinking! Let's see how you do it!" The black-robed figure sneered, pulling out the three arrows and throwing them on the ground. Black energy emerged, slowly healing his wounds. The formation even had healing capabilities. Although his injuries were slowly healing, he didn't dare to leave the grey light screen. The attack by Lu Qing and the old doctor, though a sneak attack, was extremely powerful. Especially the old doctor's sword qi, nearly cutting him in two. Without the formation's protection, he would have died. He realized the old man's cultivation level far surpassed his own. Even with the formation's power, he might not be a match. "When did Yunzhou get such a terrifying expert?" The black-robed figure's thoughts raced, feeling things slipping out of control. "Master, attack!" Lu Qing shouted, not wasting words. The old doctor nodded, saying nothing. His long sword trembled, sending out dozens of sword qi like a school of fish, shooting forward. "Impossible!" Seeing the torrential Precelestial sword qi, the black-robed figure was terrified. He suddenly held up a small flag, channeling his soul power into it. As the flag activated, black energy gathered in front of him, the grey light screen turning black. The sword qi hit the light screen, causing ripples and scattering black energy, but it held firm. "Finally blocked it." The black-robed figure breathed a sigh of relief, cold sweat on his forehead, but he didn't feel at ease. That attack had consumed a fifth of his soul power. If the old man could attack like that again, his soul power would be exhausted before the formation broke. He had no choice but to send a message: "Brother, are you done yet? There's a tough opponent here, I can't hold on much longer!" "Almost there, hold on for another half a quarter of an hour!" a voice replied in his mind. "Another half a quarter of an hour?" The black-robed figure felt bitter. But he knew they had no retreat. If this plan failed, they would be fugitives. "Fine, let's gamble. This old man can't attack like that many times!" The black-robed figure gritted his teeth. "The black energy in the light screen can nullify my sword qi." The old doctor was slightly surprised. He could sense that his sword qi, though dispersing the black energy, was also weakened significantly, allowing the light screen to withstand it. The formation's power was indeed extraordinary. "Master, continue. He's concentrating the formation's power to resist your attacks, weakening other areas of the light screen." Lu Qing closed his eyes, using his strong soul sensing ability to perceive the entire Flowing Cloud Town, analyzing the formation's operation. "This kid also knows formations?" The black-robed figure was shocked, but he had no time to be surprised as the old doctor launched another wave of sword qi. "Senior, I'll help you!" The sword-wielding man, though shocked by the old doctor's sword qi, knew breaking the formation was paramount. He swung his sword, sending several sword qi at the light screen. The black-robed figure waved his flag, gathering black energy to block the attacks. Boom! The fierce collision shook the light screen again. "There it is!" At that moment, Lu Qing's eyes snapped open. He drew another arrow, nocking it on his bow, pulling it into a full moon and shooting it into the sky. Watching Lu Qing, the black-robed figure had been wary, thinking he would attack him. But seeing the arrow shot into the sky, he relaxed and mocked: "Kid, your aim is terrible. Go practice more..." Before he finished, an explosion sounded from Flowing Cloud Town. The black-robed figure's body shook, feeling the formation's power slow down. He quickly checked the flag, realizing the reason. He couldn't believe it. "You can sense the nodes of the Blood and Soul Refining Formation?" Lu Qing smiled, waving his bow. "While you're concentrating the formation's power to block my master and the senior's attacks, the other light screens can't stop my arrows." Lu Qing had intentionally shot into the sky, using a high arc to destroy one of the formation nodes. "Master, senior, continue the attack. I'll destroy eight more nodes, and the formation will break!" Lu Qing drew another arrow. The old doctor and the sword-wielding man immediately launched another wave of sword qi. The sword-wielding man, seeing Lu Qing's ability to break the formation, went all out, sending over a dozen sword qi. "Damn it!" The black-robed figure was furious but could do nothing against their attacks, only continuing to defend with the formation's power. With black energy gathering, Lu Qing shot another arrow, destroying another formation node with an explosion. "This kid's archery is terrifying!" The black-robed figure was shocked, realizing Lu Qing truly had the ability to break the formation. He was also astounded by Lu Qing's archery skills. Flowing Cloud Town wasn't small, and the second destroyed node was a mile away. Despite the formation's power and many buildings blocking the way, Lu Qing's arrows precisely destroyed the node. Such archery skills were unheard of. "This is trouble!" He realized they were in big trouble now! Table of content

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