Powerful Magic Weapon...

Chapter 142 Powerful Magic Weapon...

"arrive."

After flying for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Yu Siyan's figure slowly descended in front of a desolate mountain.

Jiang Yun and Wen Changqing followed closely behind, landing on the barren mountain.

On a grassy area atop the mountain stood a female cultivator dressed in a blue dress.

The female cultivator had a beautiful face and a gentle temperament, but there was a faint chill between her brows.

The chill is probably due to the Xuan Shuang Sect's techniques. Their sect is mostly female cultivators who practice ice and water-attribute techniques.

This person exuded the aura of a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator, and appeared to be much stronger than Yu Siyan in cultivation.

"Senior sister."

Yu Siyan stepped forward and called out to the female cultivator in green.

The female cultivator in green nodded slightly, shifting her gaze from Yu Siyan to Jiang Yun and Wen Changqing.

"Siyan, are these two the fellow cultivators who are traveling with us on this trip?"

The female cultivator in green had a clear and melodious voice, but her eyes held a scrutinizing gaze and her expression was somewhat hesitant.

Previously, Yu Siyan had told her that, in addition to her and Yu Siyan, there were two other mid-stage Core Formation cultivators and one pseudo-Core Formation cultivator on this trip to the cave.

Now there is only one mid-stage Core Formation cultivator left, one person is missing!

According to the original plan, this trip to the cave ruins was to include four mid-stage Core Formation cultivators and one pseudo-Core Formation cultivator.

Now that we are missing one mid-stage Core Formation cultivator, how can we forcefully break through the third-tier mid-grade Three Elements Thick Earth Formation?

Unless one of them is proficient in formations and can break the Three Elements Thick Earth Formation.

"Replying to Senior Sister, this is Fellow Daoist Wen Changqing from Wenjiabao, and this is Fellow Daoist Zhou Yun, the third-level alchemist I mentioned to you before."

Upon hearing this, Yu Siyan introduced Jiang Yun and Wen Changqing to her senior sister, and then introduced them to Jiang Yun and Wen Changqing, saying, "This is my fellow senior sister, Yao Ling."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yun and Wen Changqing immediately cupped their hands in greeting and said, "Greetings, Fellow Daoist Yao."

Yao Ling scrutinized Jiang Yun and Wen Changqing, her brows furrowing slightly, a hint of displeasure flashing across her face.

She turned to look at Yu Siyan and asked, "Junior Sister, wasn't there another fellow cultivator at the mid-stage of Core Formation?"

"Without the assistance of a fellow cultivator in the mid-stage of Core Formation, how can we break through the Three Elements Thick Earth Formation?"

Yu Siyan glanced at Jiang Yun, then smiled for some reason, and relayed what Jiang Yun had said to her earlier to Yao Ling.

"This fellow Daoist Zhou said he has a powerful magic weapon that can make up for his lack of cultivation."

"With the four of us working together, we should have no problem breaking through the Three Elements Thick Earth Formation."

Upon hearing this, Yao Ling looked suspicious, and her gaze toward Jiang Yun also carried a hint of doubt.

"In that case, we'll have to rely on Fellow Daoist Zhou's magic weapon."

She hesitated for a moment, looked at Jiang Yun and Wen Changqing, and then formally introduced herself: "I am Yao Ling, a disciple of the Xuan Shuang Sect."

Jiang Yun and Wen Changqing nodded and returned the greeting with clasped hands, their attitude neither humble nor arrogant.

The three greeted each other, thus beginning their initial acquaintance.

"Now that everyone's here, let's set off."

Yu Siyan glanced at everyone and spoke.

After that, she said no more, and with a flash, she transformed into a streak of azure light and flew towards the distant horizon.

Seeing this, Yao Ling followed closely behind.

The two sisters flew ahead, heading north.

Jiang Yun and Wen Changqing exchanged a glance, then transformed into streaks of light and caught up with the two people ahead.

Wen Changqing transformed into a bolt of lightning, moving at incredible speed, and instantly caught up with Yu Siyan and Yao Ling.

Jiang Yun's figure transformed into a point of starlight, appearing and disappearing intermittently, steadily following behind Wen Changqing.

"As expected of a cultivator with a lightning spiritual root, such speed."

Behind them, Jiang Yun caught up with Wen Changqing and couldn't help but sigh. After that, he kept a certain distance and never chased after them to travel together.

With Jiang Yun's strength, keeping up with their flight speed was a piece of cake.

However, he didn't need to do that. He could simply maintain this speed, keep them in sight, and then follow behind.

"He actually managed to keep up with our speed; he's got some skills."

Ahead, Yu Siyan spoke to Yao Ling telepathically as she traveled.

"We can catch up now, but who knows what will happen later."

Yao Ling shook her head slightly and replied telepathically.

They had only just begun their journey, so she felt it was normal for Jiang Yun to be able to keep up with their pace.

However, after three days of travel, they still hadn't managed to distance themselves from Jiang Yun.

"Junior sister, you're right, that Jiang Yun is indeed quite capable," Yao Ling transmitted her voice.

"Let's not worry about that for now. We'll reach the Qixi Mountains in two more days."

Yu Siyan replied telepathically, "The ruins of that cave dwelling are located in the Qixi Mountains."

"The Qixi Mountains?" Yao Ling frowned and continued to transmit her voice, "Isn't that the territory of the third-tier high-level demonic beast, the Cloud-Swallowing Python?"

"A level three high-level demon beast, its strength is comparable to a human cultivator in the late Golden Core stage. If we encounter it, our chances of survival are slim."

Upon hearing the news, Yu Siyan transmitted her voice, "Senior Sister, there's no need to worry. That cave isn't located within the Qixi Mountain Range. As long as we're careful, we won't disturb that demon king."

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"I hope so," Yao Ling replied telepathically, her face expressionless.

"More than worrying about disturbing this demon king, Junior Sister is worried about not being able to break through the Three Elements Thick Earth Formation." Yu Siyan sighed, "If we can't break through the formation, this trip will have been in vain."

Yao Ling nodded slightly, said nothing more, just glanced back at Jiang Yun, and continued on her way.

High in the sky, the four of them transformed into four streaks of light, weaving through the clouds and flying towards the Qixi Mountains.

During the flight, Jiang Yun would quietly release his divine sense every now and then to keep a watchful eye on the surrounding movements.

A spiritual awareness spanning forty-two miles is sufficient to sense most dangers in advance.

"Brother Zhou, your divine sense—"

Wen Changqing suddenly transmitted his voice, his tone tinged with surprise.

"What?" Jiang Yun asked telepathically.

"Your spiritual strength seems to be much stronger than that of an ordinary early-stage Core Formation cultivator."

Wen Changqing sensed a powerful divine sense emanating from Jiang Yun and couldn't help but praise him.

Jiang Yun smiled slightly and replied telepathically, "Brother Wen, you flatter me."

Upon hearing this, Wen Changqing understood.

"Brother Zhou is indeed a man of great talent."

Jiang Yun didn't say anything more.

He knew that Wen Changqing's cultivation level was by no means as simple as it appeared on the surface.

Both of them were hiding their true strength, and they were aware of each other without saying a word.

After a day of flying, we were getting closer and closer to the Qixi Mountains.

Wen Changqing transmitted his voice to Jiang Yun and said, "Brother Zhou, this direction is towards the Qixi Mountains."

"The cave ruins that Fairy Rain mentioned must be located in the Qixi Mountains."

"As far as I know, the Qixi Mountains are the territory of the third-tier high-level demonic beast, the Cloud-Swallowing Python!"

Upon hearing Wen Changqing's telepathic message, Jiang Yun immediately took out a map of the cultivation world in Zhou Kingdom to examine it.

Sure enough, if you continue flying for another day following this directional guide, you will reach the Qixi Mountains.

"This is indeed the direction of the Qixi Mountains. We'll ask Fairy Rain once we reach the outer edge of the Qixi Mountains."

Jiang Yun put away the map and replied telepathically.

Wen Changqing said no more and continued on his way.

Another day later, a vast mountain range appeared before the four of them, and they slowly descended.

"Ahead lies the Qixi Mountain Range, and the ruins of the cave dwelling are located on the outskirts of this mountain range."

Yu Siyan and Yao Ling stopped flying and turned to Jiang Yun and Wen Changqing to speak.

"Will this alert the Demon King, the Cloud-Swallowing Python?" Jiang Yun asked.

Yu Siyan shook her head. "No, the location of the cave ruins is very far from the Demon King's habitat."

"Unless we're unlucky and happen to run into the Demon King."

Finally, Yu Siyan added.

She was still quite wary of the demon king, who was comparable to a late-stage Core Formation cultivator.

"Why would that senior choose to pass away here?" Jiang Yun asked, puzzled.

"That senior passed away hundreds of years ago, before this place was occupied by the Cloud-Swallowing Python."

Yu Siyan began to explain, and judging from her tone, she seemed to have some understanding of the deceased senior.

"Then let's go, please lead the way, fairy."

Jiang Yun nodded.

Since we've come all this way, even knowing there's a demon king here, we can't possibly leave empty-handed.

"Walk!"

Yu Siyan let out a low shout and plunged headfirst into the Qixi Mountains.

The Qixi Mountains are rich in spiritual energy, but they are also permeated with a faint smell of blood, indicating that monsters often fight here.

The four carefully traversed the mountains, avoiding monsters as much as possible, and flew towards the ruins of the cave.

Half an hour later, Yu Siyan pointed to a valley in front of her and said, "We've arrived. The ruins of the cave dwelling are in that valley."

Jiang Yun looked up and saw some mist in the valley, but otherwise it was sparse and ordinary, with nothing special about it.

"There is a third-grade low-level concealment formation in the valley," Yu Siyan explained. "I stumbled upon this place by accident and discovered the ruins of this cave dwelling."

"I see." Jiang Yun nodded.

"Let's go." Yu Siyan looked at Jiang Yun. "I hope your magic weapon will come in handy!"

Upon hearing this, the group approached the valley.

"Brother Wen, wait a minute!"

Jiang Yun did not take any action, and instead called out to Wen Changqing.

Upon seeing this, Yu Siyan and Yao Ling couldn't help but look at Jiang Yun.

Jiang Yun flicked his finger and summoned a puppet that looked exactly like him.

"Huh?" Yao Ling exclaimed in surprise, and immediately said, "A substitute puppet from Thousand Refinement Mountain, but it doesn't seem to be of a high grade."

Yu Siyan nodded, but asked, "Why did you take out this puppet?"

"Please don't be offended, fairy," Jiang Yun said with a smile. "I would like to send this puppet to scout ahead first, and then my true body will go over after we find the cave."

"Do you think this fairy would frame you?" Yu Siyan said with considerable displeasure. "What treasures could a mere pseudo-Core Formation cultivator possibly possess that would be worth this fairy's attention?"

Jiang Yun smiled.

"Haven't you always wanted the Youth-Preserving Pill?"

However, Jiang Yun didn't say these words aloud. He simply said nonchalantly, "You flatter me, Fairy. I just wanted to test whether this puppet was any good."

"Fine," Yu Siyan said coldly, flicking her sleeve. "Suit yourself!"

After saying that, she took Yao Ling and flew towards the valley.

Jiang Yun separated a wisp of his divine consciousness and controlled the puppet to follow.

Wen Changqing understood Jiang Yun's intention and stood beside Jiang Yun to wait.

He and Jiang Yun were together, so it was understandable that he had to be wary of Yu Siyan and Yao Ling.

After understanding Jiang Yun's intentions, Wen Changqing naturally sided with Jiang Yun and would not rashly enter the valley.

Before long, Jiang Yun's substitute puppet followed Yu Siyan and the other person to the valley.

Yu Siyan took the lead and continued forward, quickly finding the entrance to the hidden formation.

Stepping out of the entrance, the scene before me changed completely.

A stone gate, weathered and mottled by time, loomed in and out of sight.

The stone gate was covered with moss and vines, clearly indicating that no one had been here for a long time.

"This is the ruins of the cave!" Yu Siyan turned to look at Jiang Yun's substitute puppet, and said disdainfully, "How about it? This fairy didn't lie to you, did she?"

The implication was that after Jiang Yun's trip to the cave, it was time to fulfill his promise and hand over the Youth-Preserving Pill to her.

Jiang Yun's substitute puppet nodded and walked towards the stone gate of the cave.

About ten zhang away from the stone gate of the cave, we came across a brownish-brown barrier.

"This is the Three Elements Thick Earth Formation," Yu Siyan explained, glaring at Jiang Yun's substitute puppet and saying, "Come quickly, real body, let's join forces to break this formation."

Jiang Yun remained unmoved.

His puppet can speak, but he didn't say anything at this moment.

Seeing that there really was a Three Elements Thick Earth Formation, Jiang Yun controlled his substitute puppet to eliminate other dangers.

After a thorough search, no one was found lying in ambush or any other danger in the vicinity.

Jiang Yun's true form then took action, flying towards the direction of the substitute puppet.

"Brother Wen, let's go, there is indeed a cave here."

He called out to Wen Changqing and flew ahead to lead the way.

Just now, the substitute puppet was controlled by divine consciousness, and what it saw and felt could be transmitted to Jiang Yun's true body, so he naturally knew the route.

So Wen Changqing followed Jiang Yun and flew towards the ruins of the cave.

Outside the stone gate of the cave dwelling, outside the Three Elements Thick Earth Formation, Yu Siyan said impatiently to her senior sister, "Senior sister, this Zhou Yun is being far too cautious!"

Yao Ling laughed and said, "He is being a bit cautious, but we are not familiar with him, so it is understandable that he does not trust us."

"Senior sister, you know what?"

Yu Siyan stared at Jiang Yun's substitute puppet and reached out to pinch its skin.

"This substitute puppet looks exactly like Zhou Yun, making it really difficult to tell the difference between the real and the fake."

Upon hearing this, Yao Ling looked at the substitute puppet and nodded in agreement with Yu Siyan's words.

"Even their auras are exactly the same."

As the two were talking, Jiang Yun and Wen Changqing arrived.

Seeing this, Jiang Yun waved his sleeve and put the substitute puppet into his storage ring.

"Now that you two are here, let's hurry up and break the formation!" Yu Siyan said to Jiang Yun and Wen Changqing.

"I attacked this formation back then and discovered its weaknesses."

Yu Siyan activated the defensive light shield of the Three Elements Thick Earth Array, pointed to a spot, and intended to explain that this was the weak point of the array.

If we want to work together to break the formation, we should start with the weak points of the formation, which will increase the success rate of breaking the formation.

"If there's no other way, we'll have to break the formation by force."

Yao Ling glanced at Wen Changqing, then fixed her gaze on Jiang Yun, and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Zhou mentioned earlier that he had a powerful magic weapon that could break the formation. Now, can you show it to us and broaden our horizons?"

Jiang Yun just smiled.

He opened his palm, and a third-grade low-level flying sword appeared in his hand.

Yun Siyan and Yao Ling both frowned.

This is the powerful magic weapon, isn't it just an ordinary third-grade low-level flying sword?

"Chaoyuan Crimson Cloud Slash".

However, the next moment, Jiang Yun swung his sword at the Three Elements Thick Earth Formation, surprising Yu Siyan and Yao Ling.

This sword strike actually unleashed the power of a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator!