Chapter 321

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Chapter 321As Lu Qing condensed a talisman radiating a faint golden light, the Miasma Mark in Third Young Master Ji’s heart seemed to sense an invisible threat and began to struggle more violently. However, Lu Qing had already sealed Third Young Master Ji’s heart meridian with spiritual needles in advance. No matter how much the Miasma Mark struggled, it couldn't escape or transfer, leaving it at Lu Qing’s mercy as he slowly pressed the talisman onto Third Young Master Ji's chest. As the talisman descended, the Miasma Mark once again sensed danger. It not only struggled more fiercely but also began to emit a gray mist, attempting to block the talisman's descent. Yet, it was all in vain. The gray mist met the golden light of the talisman and instantly melted away like snow under the scorching sun, dissipating rapidly without impeding the talisman in the slightest. Seeing this, a faint smile appeared on Lu Qing’s face. The golden talisman he had condensed was well-known as the , a talisman specifically designed to neutralize and suppress miasma and poison. The was of a high grade; during the ancient era of cultivation, only cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage could normally refine it. However, with Lu Qing's mastery of the mysterious inheritance from the Divine Rune Sect and having passed through a heavenly tribulation, his divine soul talismans had reached the level. His soul power far surpassed that of ordinary cultivators, making the refinement of the not particularly difficult for him. Nevertheless, the struggle between the and the Miasma Mark caused Third Young Master Ji’s face to twist in even more pain, contorting completely. If it weren’t for the talisman Lu Qing had previously embedded in his body to sustain his life force, he might have already died from the excruciating pain. The Miasma Mark continued to emit thick gray mist, desperately trying to resist the . Some of the mist even dispersed into the air, spreading out to contaminate everything around it. But the formation barrier outside quickly intercepted and purified the escaping mist. Lu Qing wasn't surprised by this. He had specifically set up the formation to guard against such an eventuality. While he could withstand the miasma's corrosive effects, the villagers might not be so fortunate. If the Miasma Mark managed to escape, it could spread to others, causing a lot more trouble. Seeing that the dispersed miasma was completely blocked, Lu Qing relaxed. With a slight movement of his mind, he urged his soul power, causing the slowly descending to accelerate suddenly, landing swiftly on Third Young Master Ji’s heart meridian. Golden light flared up, enveloping the Miasma Mark, aiming to dissolve and neutralize it. The Miasma Mark, unwilling to perish, struggled fiercely, emitting waves of sound resembling the shrieks of a monster. This bizarre scene immediately caused everyone around to pale in fear, especially the head of the Ji family, whose face was filled with shock and anger. He couldn’t imagine what kind of torment his son had endured with such a monstrous thing parasitizing his body. Fortunately, despite the Miasma Mark's desperate struggle, the was indeed its nemesis. Under the purification of the golden light, the mark continued to shrink, being slowly ground away. Before long, the Miasma Mark had shrunk to the size of a fingernail, nearly eradicated, when suddenly, a streak of gray light shot in from outside, rushing toward Lu Qing at high speed. Just as it was about to penetrate the formation barrier, it was intercepted by a white sword aura, dissolving in mid-air. But at that moment, an invisible wave swept through, and the Miasma Mark in Third Young Master Ji's heart meridian seemed to receive some kind of boost, suddenly swelling and struggling again, forcing Lu Qing to concentrate harder to continue wearing it down. “Who is it?” The sudden change shocked everyone. The head of the Ji family, in particular, looked furious, his gaze filled with killing intent as he glared in the direction from which the gray light had come. Everyone could see that Lu Qing was at a critical moment in purging the strange mark. For someone to disrupt at this time was clearly an attempt on his son’s life! How could the Ji family head tolerate this? “A bit of skill, no wonder you dare touch the cauldron I've set my eyes on.” A sinister voice rang out, and a figure appeared on the roof of a nearby thatched house. The man was dressed in a gray robe, his face deathly pale, and he carried a large gray gourd on his back, looking extremely odd. At the sight of this gray-robed man, the old doctor’s pupils suddenly contracted. Although the aura emanating from the man wasn't particularly strong, the old doctor could sense a deep threat from him. Clearly, this person was far from as simple as he appeared. However, the head of the Ji family lacked such keen instincts. He didn't sense the danger from the gray-robed man and was shocked when he recognized him. “Qi Changfeng, is it you?!” “So it’s the head of the Ji family. I was wondering who it was. It’s been a while.” The gray-robed man was also somewhat surprised to see the Ji family head, apparently not expecting to encounter the Ji family here. Nevertheless, despite the surprise, he remained unperturbed. He was no longer the same person he used to be. Even if the Azure Dragon City's Lord himself were to come, he wouldn’t be afraid, let alone the head of the Ji family. “Qi Changfeng, so it is you! Your Qi family not only caused the plague in Fengzhou but also dared to use sinister arts on my son. It seems you’re tired of living!” The Ji family head's eyes narrowed. He had heard the gray-robed man's words clearly and now understood that the strange mark on his son's body had been planted by this Qi family's fourth son. “How do you know about the Fengzhou plague?!” Now it was Qi Changfeng’s turn to be shocked. He had been extremely secretive about the Fengzhou incident. No one should have known that it was the work of the Qi family. Could it be that the cauldron below had betrayed him? “If you don’t want anyone to know, don’t do it. There are no impenetrable walls in the world. Qi Changfeng, your Qi family thought you could keep your actions hidden, but do you really believe you can deceive the heavens? Let me tell you the truth: the heinous crimes your Qi family committed in Fengzhou have already come to light. Your eldest brother, second brother, and fifth brother have all been executed. Oh, and your son too—he was killed on the spot. Right now, the Lord of Azure Dragon City is leading an investigation into your Qi family. I’m telling you, your Qi family is finished!” The Ji family head spoke each word with biting sarcasm. “This is impossible!” Qi Changfeng’s body swayed upon hearing these words, a flicker of panic in his eyes. But he quickly steadied himself, a cold sneer appearing on his face. “You wouldn't dare search the Qi family without the Saint Mountain’s decree. Ji Tingtao, don’t think you can unsettle my mind and create a chance for yourself!” “Haha, if you don’t believe me, you can return to Azure Dragon City and see for yourself whether your Qi family has been destroyed or not! That is, if you can make it back alive!” As soon as the Ji family head finished speaking, a long sword appeared in his hand, and he shot towards Qi Changfeng like an arrow released from a bow. Sёarᴄh the Nôvel(F)ire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The old doctor was startled by this and quickly shouted, “Ji Family Head, don’t act impulsively; this person is not simple!” But it was too late. The speed of a Precelestial cultivator in full power was incredibly fast. Before the old doctor could finish speaking, the Ji family head had already reached Qi Changfeng, his long sword harnessing the energy of heaven and earth, thrusting forward. However, facing the powerful strike from the Ji family head, Qi Changfeng showed no sign of panic. His face still wore a cold smile, and just as the Ji family head’s sword was about to touch him, several chains of gray mist materialized, wrapping around the sword tightly, stopping it in its tracks. The gray mist seemed to have an extremely corrosive effect. As soon as it touched the Ji family head’s sword, mottled marks appeared on the blade, slowly corroding it away. “What?!” The Ji family head’s face showed disbelief. His sword had been forged over several years by several master smiths. It was a top-grade divine weapon, capable of cutting through iron like mud, yet it was being corroded by a few strands of gray mist in an instant. His heart was filled with both pain and shock. Seeing the gray mist chains crawling up the sword towards his arm like venomous snakes, the Ji family head didn’t dare hesitate. Despite his reluctance, he let go of his beloved sword and quickly retreated. “Do you think you can escape?” Qi Changfeng’s eyes turned cold, and with a thought, a streak of gray light shot out from the large gourd on his back, hurtling toward the retreating Ji family head. “It’s over. I’m finished!” The Ji family head hadn't expected that in just a few months, the once weaker Qi Changfeng had somehow acquired such a sinister and strange technique. Sensing the deadly aura in the approaching gray light and unable to find a foothold in mid-air to dodge, despair filled his eyes. Just as the gray light was about to strike him down, a white sword aura flew out from behind him, meeting the gray light head-on. With a muffled sound, both forces dissolved into nothingness in the air. “What a stroke of luck!” Seeing that he had narrowly escaped death, the Ji family head’s face lit up with joy. He immediately performed a mid-air flip, landing quickly on the ground, and then retreated rapidly. “It’s you again!” Qi Changfeng was surprised that his seemingly sure-kill attack had been thwarted, and immediately looked toward where the sword aura had come from. He remembered that his previous gray light had also been blocked by the same sword aura. When he saw the old doctor, he was momentarily stunned. The old doctor’s face was unfamiliar, as if he had never seen him before. “Family Head, are you alright?” As the Ji family head returned, several Ji family Precelestial cultivators quickly gathered around, their faces filled with concern. The situation had changed so quickly that they hadn't had time to assist. “I’m fine. Thank you, senior, for saving my life!” As soon as the Ji family head returned, he immediately bowed to the old doctor in thanks. Although he hadn't turned around earlier, he knew that aside from Lu Qing, who was treating his son, only the old doctor present had the ability to save him. “This person’s methods are strange. Do not engage him recklessly.” The old doctor wasted no words, his gaze fixed on Qi Changfeng. More accurately, on the large gourd on Qi Changfeng's back. Although Qi Changfeng’s aura was not particularly strong, only at the peak of the Precelestial stage, the gourd on his back gave the old doctor a deep sense of danger. He realized that this was likely the artifact Lu Qing had mentioned to him before. “Master, I need a little more time to completely remove the Miasma Mark from Third Young Master Ji. Please hold him off for a while.” At this moment, Lu Qing’s voice echoed in the old doctor’s mind. “Don’t worry, focus on treating Third Young Master Ji.” The old doctor responded via soul transmission. “Old man, who are you? There doesn’t seem to be anyone like you in Azure Dragon City.” Qi Changfeng squinted at the old doctor, suspicion growing in his eyes. The old man's cultivation was similar to his own, only at the peak of the Precelestial stage, but there was something about him that made Qi Changfeng feel an inexplicable sense of danger. This sense of danger didn’t come from intuition but from the plague gourd on his back. The fact that the plague gourd would issue a warning was enough to indicate how dangerous the old man was. Unconsciously, Qi Changfeng began to consider retreating. Although the Ji family brat was a rare cauldron, it wasn’t worth risking his own safety. With the plague gourd in his possession, as long as he cultivated patiently, his future cultivation path would be limitless. It wasn’t worth jeopardizing his future for such a minor gain. “This old man is just a passerby.” The old doctor’s gaze remained fixed on Qi Changfeng. “But that gourd on your back exudes an ominous aura. I suspect it’s the cause of the Fengzhou plague, isn't it?” Qi Changfeng was slightly startled, then smiled. “Old man, you have some insight. So, what? Do you want to taste the power of my gourd too?” “If it’s true that the Fengzhou plague was caused by you, then I cannot let you live.” The old doctor’s expression grew grave, and a cold light flickered in his eyes. The Fengzhou plague had claimed the lives of more than ten thousand people in an instant. The sheer number of deaths stirred a killing intent in even his usually calm heart. Someone who had committed such an atrocious crime deserved to die a thousand times over! Gripping the hilt of his sword, the old doctor slowly drew it from its sheath. He rarely resorted to using weapons, but the gray-robed man before him exuded such a heavy sense of danger that he feared he might not be able to kill him with sword energy alone. As the old doctor unsheathed his sword inch by inch, an incredibly sharp aura began to emanate from his body, causing everyone around to turn pale. “This sword intent…” The Ji family’s Precelestial cultivators looked at the old doctor in fear. The sword intent that radiated from the old man was pure and profound, making even them, seasoned cultivators, feel a heavy pressure. Especially the Ji family head, who also practiced swordsmanship. His heart was filled with shock. The sword intent emanating from the old doctor was vast and boundless, making the small amount of sword intent he had comprehended seem insignificant in comparison. “What a terrifying sword intent!” On the opposite side, Qi Changfeng was also shaken by the old doctor’s sword intent. He wasn’t just surprised by the concentration of sword intent but also by the intense warning coming from the plague gourd on his back. The old man before him clearly had the power to threaten them. “Retreat!” Sensing the increasingly intense warnings from the plague gourd, Qi Changfeng didn’t hesitate to make a decision. With a thought, the gourd on his back began to emit large amounts of gray mist, not only obscuring his figure but also rapidly spreading to envelop everyone present. At the same time, Qi Changfeng’s figure blended into the gray mist, retreating swiftly. He had noticed that the old doctor seemed to be a self-righteous man with a kind heart. He wanted to see if the old doctor would prioritize saving others or stopping him. “Do you think you can escape?” The old doctor had long since locked onto Qi Changfeng’s aura. In an instant, he saw through his intentions. His eyes widened, and with a thought, a mysterious aura spread out from his body, rapidly expanding to cover a radius of several dozen meters, enveloping all the gray mist within it. In the next moment, countless fine white sword auras appeared out of thin air, slicing through the gray mist. Domain appeared, and sword aura was born! As the old doctor’s sword aura domain unfolded, the gray mist summoned by Qi Changfeng began to retreat rapidly. Immediately after, the old doctor’s figure shot forward like a flash of lightning, carrying with it a tidal wave of sword aura that surged toward Qi Changfeng. “This is impossible?!” Qi Changfeng, who had been retreating, suddenly widened his eyes in shock and terror. Table of content

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