Here, Ni Shen Yang and Yi Fo Yi Mo fought fiercely, the sky and earth darkened by their clash. At the same time, Xun Wu You arrived at the Southern Crystal Tower.
It was even more chaotic here. Nearly all of the masters of the Hunt Yu faction had gathered, even the escaped Clown Puppet Yi.
The blood-red Crystal Tower was guarded by a throng of people. Yu Li Jing, leading the Confucian masters, was blocked at the outer perimeter, unable to advance an inch. Clown Puppet Yi had simply summoned a myriad of puppet soldiers to assist.
Yu Li Jing and his men fought until their hands grew numb. The puppet soldiers died and revived, revived and died, endlessly, making it difficult for them to move.
There were many Confucian masters, like Mo Qing Chi, Mu Ling Feng, Lou Qian Ying, Xiang Tian Yue... even the weakest among them was at least a first-rate Innate level three.
Mu Ling Feng, though another identity of his was the guardian of the Hao Zheng Five Paths, was not strong in martial arts, perhaps only on par with Mo Qing Chi. In terms of techniques, Mu Ling Feng was a top Innate, but physically, he might be at Mo Qing Chi's level.
However, Mu Ling Feng did not want to reveal his identity, so he kept a low profile.
“Master, the puppet soldiers are endless!” Mo Qing Chi said solemnly, “These demons and ghosts are blocking the way, we can't get through!”
His sword moved like clouds, unpredictable and formless, exploding ten or more ghost soldiers. But they were soon reassembled, limbs reattached.
“It's alright!”
Yu Li Jing’s expression remained unchanged, showing no anger, he said calmly, "The puppet soldiers born of Yin Qi cannot be broken without the Pure Saint Qi. Our help is coming soon.”
Before his voice had faded, everyone felt a vast imperial Qi descending, layers of golden light cascading like a waterfall, quickly surging into the field.
Xun Wu You stepped on the mystic wind, shouting loudly, “Lend me your sword!”
Yu Li Jing’s heart settled. He had been waiting for Xun Wu You. He threw out his long sword and led his disciples to disperse.
Xun Wu You took the long sword, looking straight ahead at those blocking the way. The imperial Qi poured into the sword, making it so brilliant it looked like a small sun.
Boundless Saint Qi flowed down, causing the puppet soldiers to wail and scream.
“Heaven-bestowed Saintly Path!”
Combined with the imperial Qi, like a raging torrent, the sword's edge expanded dozens of feet, reaching the clouds.
Xun Wu You took a step forward, executing the "Endless Style" of splitting mountains and overturning the earth, turning countless puppet soldiers to dust.
The sword's momentum did not stop. Clown Puppet Yi and the others each unleashed their ultimate moves to resist the sky-cleaving sword.
Boom!
The brilliant colors blossomed in the night, like dazzling fireworks, a cluster of flowers and brocades, dazzlingly beautiful.
But no one had the mood to appreciate the splendid fireworks. Those standing before the Blood Dark Crystal Tower were nearly cleaved to death, their seven orifices bleeding, their bodies trembling.
Xun Wu You didn’t feel much better. This sword strike had gathered all his life force. He had the strength comparable to a top Innate.
But Clown Puppet Yi and the others, combined, could defeat even an average top Innate.
Xun Wu You gritted his teeth, bright red blood dripping from his teeth.
The recoil shook Xun Wu You violently, he grumbled a curse, popped a Qi-restoring pill into his mouth to recover his lost Qi.
He held his arms, his Qi sea in turmoil.
Yu Li Jing and Mo Qing Chi seized the opportunity, the two of them working together, their sword light moved like the ancient times, a flash of light extending three hundred miles, finally shattering the last Blood Dark Crystal Tower.
Thus, the dark clouds that had shrouded Shenzhou gradually dissipated.
The countless living beings, hundreds of thousands, swallowed by the four Crystal Towers, were now freed.
Everyone felt inexplicably relaxed and happy, as if they had seen the sun through the clouds.
The light of the full moon, like a thin mist, poured down upon the world, cold and refreshing, pure and peaceful.
The Hunt Yu faction’s hearts sank, they looked at each other, not knowing what to do. Had the plan of human and demon extermination been ruined?
Their shock didn’t last long. Three figures tumbled into the central area, fighting fiercely.
These three were: the power of nature, unrestrained and destructive; the magic Qi, majestic and unmatched; and the Buddhist Qi, full and overflowing.
The vast forest was filled with ruins and broken walls, clearly unable to withstand the residual force of the three top Innates.
Ni Shen Yang’s silver robe was tattered, Kui Yu Jiang was disheveled, and Ji Tan Shuo was in better shape, but he was also injured internally.
He could resist Ni Shen Yang’s nature power, but Kui Yu Jiang’s magic Qi clashed with his Buddhist Qi, making the battle between him and Ni Shen Yang a mutual struggle, each sustaining internal injuries.
In the original plot, Ni Shen Yang’s demise occurred right after the Blood Dark Crystal Towers broke. The Hunt Yu faction’s part was almost over.
Ji Tan Shuo and Kui Yu Jiang joined forces. Without the suppression of the Blood Dark domain, their bodies completely recovered, although their powers clashed, they now had the upper hand, beating Ni Shen Yang to the point he could barely fight back.
Ji Tan Shuo held back, not intending to let this generation’s top fighter perish. But Kui Yu Jiang was relentless, his every palm strike was more ferocious than the last, as if he wouldn’t stop until he crippled Ni Shen Yang.
Ji Tan Shuo decided to withdraw, but Ni Shen Yang was seriously injured. Even facing just Kui Yu Jiang alone, he felt powerless.
But he was a true emperor, he possessed the emperor’s dignity, his punches and kicks all had the power to shake the heavens, he fought Kui Yu Jiang to the death.
“Ni Shen Yang, where is your arrogance now?”
Kui Yu Jiang laughed out loud, proud and triumphant, “Do you know how pathetic you look now? Like a dying stray dog!”
“Nonsense!”
Ni Shen Yang was swept by the palm wind, unable to breathe, he swallowed the blood that had rushed to his throat, “It’s simply the fate of the victor and the loser, what are you so proud of? Someday, you will face the same fate.”
“Bullshit!”
Kui Yu Jiang’s heavy fist struck Ni Shen Yang, sending him flying twenty meters, “You’re not only like a stray dog with nowhere to go, you even talk like a woman, so weak and powerless.”
The Hunt Yu faction’s eyes were filled with fury, they rushed towards the battle.
The three Emperor lineage masters surrounded Kui Yu Jiang, but they couldn’t even withstand one move, Jing Ting Zun and Zi Wei Zun flew out horizontally.
Only Xue Jue desperately resisted. Beast King and Tian Zhi Zhu moved simultaneously, Leng Piao Miao glanced at them, threw out her red umbrella, which spun around Kui Yu Jiang.
Apart from Ni Shen Yang, these four were undoubtedly the strongest masters among the elves. Huang Yang Geng Ri pointed his staff and cast spells, layers of fiery dragon flames shot out, binding Kui Yu Jiang.
Snowflakes filled the air, swords clashed, but it didn’t last long. Kui Yu Jiang unleashed the "Nine Limits of Demonic Art", five people lost half of their Qi, spitting out blood, powerless to fight.
“Struggling in vain, it ends here.”
Kui Yu Jiang sneered, he walked step by step towards Ni Shen Yang, “Leave your last words, and I will send you to the west.”
He was full of momentum, rampant and arrogant.
But at that moment, Xun Wu You moved with nimble steps, like a shadow of water, blocking in front of Kui Yu Jiang. Ignoring the terrifying demonic power, he frowned and looked at Kui Yu Jiang.
This guy was ugly beyond description. Xun Wu You wondered, why, with the same genes, was his half-brother, Di Jian, infinitely handsome?
It was Xun Wu You who stood in front of Kui Yu Jiang at the crucial moment, everyone was stunned!
The most surprised were the Confucian masters.
“What’s he trying to do?” Mo Qing Chi asked in a low voice.
Ni Shen Yang was on the verge of collapse, he felt that he had shown the Confucian spirit by not kicking him while he was down, there was no reason to draw his sword to help, was there?
Yu Li Jing shook his head, “No matter what Xun Wu You wants to do, he represents the entire Confucian sect, let's see. If it doesn’t work, we won’t let Xun Wu You suffer.”
Kui Yu Jiang was furious, he sneered, “What? Does the Confucian sect also have lapdogs for the Hunt Yu faction?”
Seeing Xun Wu You’s rescue, Ni Shen Yang felt a little uneasy, he snorted coldly, “Don't think you can erase our grievances by saving me. We have unfinished business to settle!”
Xue Jue and the others were overjoyed, but Ni Shen Yang’s words chilled their hearts. If he angered Xun Wu You, and Xun Wu You decided to not care about the consequences, the Hunt Yu faction would be wiped out today.
Xun Wu You didn’t get angry, he smiled, “A dead duck has a hard mouth, what’s the point? I don’t intend to reconcile with you either, I just think it’s more beneficial to keep you alive, you don’t need to be grateful to me.”
Ni Shen Yang was a master with the potential to become a super-strong Innate, and he was an indispensable part of the fight against the Heavenly Evil Eight Tribes in the future. Xun Wu You remembered how Ni Shen Yang's soul, after leaving the gates of hell, defeated Jing Xie Wang with one move.
He might be a little short-tempered, but he was a king after all, that was acceptable.
Without giving Ni Shen Yang a chance to speak, Xun Wu You looked at Kui Yu Jiang with a cold face, and smiled lightly, “And what kind of dog are you?”
“Audacious!”
Kui Yu Jiang’s anger surged. It was bad enough that a junior was blocking his way, but he dared to insult him?
When had the Confucian masters become so arrogant?
“The human and demon races have formed an alliance for the first time, young pup, don’t overestimate yourself, get out of my way!”
As he spoke, Kui Yu Jiang’s eyes were filled with demonic light, like two sharp blades piercing Xun Wu You’s eyes.
He deliberately wanted to establish his dominance and give Xun Wu You a lesson.
Clang!
The Butterfly Blade and Cold Sword blocked the demonic light, Butterfly Jun and Jian Sui Feng arrived.
“Anyone who hurts Butterfly Jun's friend wants to die?” Butterfly Jun was dashing and spirited.
“Jian Sui Feng’s friend is also untouchable!”
Jian Sui Feng was a bit unconventional. He had the demeanor of a top master, but this was the first time he was in the spotlight, and he didn't know which leg to step with first, his pace was a little stiff.
“Ni Shen Yang, understand this, I’m helping a friend, not saving you!”
Butterfly Jun stood behind Xun Wu You, he sneered, “It’s hard to imagine that the once invincible Ni Shen Yang would be so pathetic.”
Ni Shen Yang remained silent, a hint of disdain in his expression.
Kui Yu Jiang sneered, “Two more useless people, what difference can they make?”
Before he finished, Mo Qing Chi said coldly, “What about adding two hundred Confucian scholars?”
Yu Li Jing smiled and walked in front of Xun Wu You, “Is this your personal opinion, or the Emperor Confucian’s?”
Xun Wu You scratched his head, “Just think of it as my master’s idea. The most important thing is to be generous, we’ve already helped, don’t dwell on the details.”
Butterfly Jun and Jian Sui Feng were both masters, and the two hundred Confucian scholars, including Yu Li Jing and Mo Qing Chi, the Confucian sect’s rising stars, and the mysterious Mu Ling Feng, even Kui Yu Jiang was moved.
Butterfly Jun and Jian Sui Feng were wandering people, it was understandable for them to go crazy, but why was the Confucian sect joining in on the fun?
Didn't these Confucian scholars know the meaning of "cutting off the roots"? Don't cut the weeds down to the roots, the spring wind will blow and they will grow back, why are they getting involved!?
Kui Yu Jiang was indignant. His masters had suffered heavy casualties recently, facing two hundred people alone, he had no confidence.
In fact, even without anyone’s help, Xun Wu You could fight Kui Yu Jiang for hundreds of moves, he also had a six-foot golden body with an absolute defense that lasted for five minutes. He could just stand there and let Kui Yu Jiang attack, and he would be unscathed.
The others had no idea of Xun Wu You's strength, which made it even more valuable.
“Ji Tan Shuo!”
Kui Yu Jiang’s momentum dropped, he glared at Ji Tan Shuo, “How many living beings did the Blood Dark Crystal Towers slaughter? You, a Buddhist, kill one to secure peace in the world, that is true great compassion! Leave these people to me, how about you kill Ni Shen Yang?”
The Hunt Yu faction's hearts trembled again. If Ji Tan Shuo agreed, the hope they had just ignited would be extinguished again.
Ji Tan Shuo smiled faintly, "Ni Shen Yang's compassionate heart has not been extinguished, why kill him? The Blood Dark Crystal Towers have been broken, the monk's good deeds are fulfilled, I will take my leave.”
He greeted Chu Tian Xing, and the two left.
Kui Yu Jiang was depressed, he pointed at Xun Wu You and the others, then turned and left.
There was no benefit in continuing to fight. He wasn’t so arrogant as to think he could fight against everyone alone.
With nearly ten Innates, level seven to eight, and a hundred Innates, level two, it would take a super-strong Innate to win.
“Let’s go too.”
Yu Li Jing bowed to Xun Wu You, leading the Confucian sect to leave the desolate land. He took a few steps and turned back, “When are you returning to the Confucian sect?”
Xun Wu You thought for a moment, “Not sure.”
He was genuinely unsure. He was going to the Netherworld, and after digging up the ninth sword master’s bones, if there was nothing else to do, he could return.
Yu Li Jing smiled and waved, “Come back soon!”
Xun Wu You bowed politely, looking around at Butterfly Jun and the others, “I have things to do too, I’ll go first.”
He left without any hesitation.
Tonight, the Hunt Yu faction was defeated, their expressions gloomy, they limped back to their base, supporting each other. Ni Shen Yang also lost his domineering aura.