Assault

Chapter 257 Assault
This great battle temporarily came to an end after Li Xian and Yun Wuxiu agreed to a duel two months later.

Although the real decisive battle has yet to come, there are countless discussions about it.

Xiao Zhanfeng was just an appetizer, not worth a second glance.

Aside from ordinary cultivators who simply parrot others' opinions, those with insightful understanding, such as Golden Core cultivators and Refining Spirit Grand Masters, judged him to be inferior to Li Xian in combat strength, suggesting that he might be able to create a miracle and defeat the stronger opponent.

But as it turns out, miracles are not so easy to create.

As for Yun Guantian and Chu Yunji...

Especially Chu Yunji, who was previously regarded as a prodigy on par with Li Xian, Yi Yuanshi, and Zhou Yuchen, has shown a performance that is extremely disappointing.

Fortunately, the subsequent defeat of the top True Monarch Leng Xing Shu slightly restored some of their dignity.

After all, no one doubted Li Xian's strength as a top-tier True Monarch, given that he was able to defeat Leng Xing Shu.

The world originally regarded Chu Yunji's strength as being at the level of a renowned True Monarch, so it was reasonable for him to be defeated by Li Xian.

The most surprising thing was Crown Prince Yun Wuxiu!
Whether it was the list that Li Xian had released earlier, or his subsequent duel with Li Xian, it all proved that this prince, who originally did not even have the strength of a top-tier True Monarch, not only possessed the strength of a top-tier True Monarch, but was even considered one of the best among top-tier True Monarchs.

It was truly hidden very deeply.

No one doubted that he was lying.

After all, his duel with Li Xian was made in front of everyone, in front of countless people. If he didn't keep the appointment, or if he was not strong enough, or even if he performed worse than Leng Xing Shu, he would be ruined and disgraced.

No one would joke about their reputation or their life.

Even Emperor Yun Wanren of the Boundless Immortal Dynasty thought so.

……

In a quiet and elegant imperial palace outside the capital.

Using an array to create a phantom image, Yun Wanren, projected onto this spot, is asking Yun Wuxiu a question in a deep voice.

"Are you really confident you can defeat Li Xian?"

"Father, let's not talk about this for now."

Yun Wuxiu replied, "What I really want to know right now is, what kind of impact would it have if Li Xian died in our Boundless Immortal Dynasty?"

"To die in our Boundless Immortal Dynasty..."

Yun Wanren was silent for a moment, then said, "Theoretically, even if Li Xian wasn't killed by us, but died openly at your hands, the Daluo Immortal Sect would definitely retaliate. After all, Li Xian's talent was so high that it had already exceeded the category of unparalleled genius. Many people suspected that if he hadn't died, even a Pure Yang True Immortal might not have been his limit..."

"A True Immortal of a Celestial Realm?"

Yun Wuxiu gritted her teeth in resentment.

"Even killing him in a life-or-death duel won't work?"

"In the past, that was indeed not feasible. Even if we killed him in a life-or-death battle, the Great Luo Immortal Sect might not directly send a True Immortal to our Boundless Immortal Dynasty's capital to wreak havoc, but they would certainly blockade and suppress us from all sides, making it difficult for us to move forward. But..."

He paused for a moment, then said, "We've already received news from the Yaoyang Immortal Sect. They will try to eliminate the influence of the Daluo Immortal Sect. Even if they impose various blockades on us, they will make up for it later."

"The Radiant Sun Immortal Sect?"

Yun Wuxiu was slightly taken aback.

But then I realized it made perfect sense.

Although the Yaoyang Immortal Sect and the Daluo Immortal Sect seem to have a good relationship, and their disciples have even fought side by side in the Endless Sea, this does not mean that the two sects are truly inseparable.

The two great immortal sects both belong to the Eastern Continent, and their open and covert struggles have never ceased.

They're just fighting without actually breaking apart.

Since Li Xian has already been regarded as a potential Celestial Immortal, it is only natural that the Boundless Immortal Dynasty would compensate the Radiant Sun Immortal Sect for eliminating such a figure.

"Moreover, the compensation from the Radiant Sun Immortal Sect is not the main point; the real focus lies with the Nine Heavens Holy Land!"

Yun Wanren narrowed his eyes slightly: "Not long ago, when Li Xian had just arrived at my Boundless Immortal Dynasty, the Holy Son of the Imperial Palace from the Nine Heavens Holy Land secretly contacted me, promising great rewards. If my Boundless Immortal Dynasty could kill Li Xian, I would give my Boundless Immortal Dynasty a supreme treasure! A supreme treasure that can conceal the fluctuations of the Dao Integration Realm!"

Yun Wuxiu suddenly opened her eyes wide.

Whether it's merging with the Dao or proving the Dao, this process will resonate with the Great Dao.

For immortals who comprehend the profound mysteries of the Great Dao, this resonance can be clearly felt even when separated by tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions of miles.

Unless a mystical immortal helps to conceal it, as long as a special formation is set up and monitored at all times, any person in the entire True Immortal Great World who attempts to merge with the Dao and prove the Dao will have nowhere to hide.

This is why the Boundless Immortal Dynasty's two attempts to achieve Dao Integration over the past thousand years were secretly sabotaged by the Radiant Sun Immortal Sect and the Great Luo Immortal Sect.

And the methods of the Xuanxian...

They didn't know if the other major immortal sects had them, but the Nine Heavens Holy Land certainly did.

Using such methods to temporarily conceal their Dao Integration fluctuations was not just empty talk.

Is this really true?

Yun Wuxiu exclaimed in surprise.

"Truth and falsehood are intertwined; how can anything be certain? It might just be a pie in the sky offered by the Nine Heavens Holy Land to lure us in. For a small country like ours, the only way to survive among the immortal sects is to play both sides."

Yun Wanren looked at this most outstanding offspring of the royal family in recent years: "However, the timing is perfect, and you are confident, so we have no choice but to give it a try."

After saying that, he asked directly, "Do you need any additional help?"

"need."

Yun Wuxiu nodded emphatically: "I need a temporary control talisman for the Boundless Calamity Wave Array."

"The Boundless Calamity Wave Formation!?"

Yun Wanren's expression suddenly changed: "This is the protective formation of my Immortal Dynasty's capital! You want to use this formation to kill Li Xian?! No way! If you really do this, the True Immortals of the Great Luo Immortal Sect will descend in an instant and completely wipe my Boundless Immortal Dynasty out of the True Immortal Great World!"

"Would I be so reckless?"

Yun Wuxiu said in a deep voice, "Father, please prepare a temporary control talisman for me."

Yun Wanren stared at Yun Wuxiu, his expression shifting several times.

After a long while, the emperor of the Boundless Immortal Dynasty finally spoke in a deep voice: "Controlling talismans is related to the very foundation of the survival of my Boundless Immortal Dynasty, and cannot be entrusted to others. However... I can give you an entry and exit talisman! With this talisman, although you cannot temporarily control the formation, you can freely enter and exit all formations."

Upon hearing his father's words, Yun Wuxiu felt his breathing slow down.

father...

knew!?

This……

"Your battle with Li Xian is related to the future of my Boundless Immortal Dynasty. If you can really accomplish this and successfully pass the tribulation, it will prove that your cunning, skill, and strength have all passed the test. At that time, I can step down and let you take over the heavy responsibility of the Immortal Dynasty."

Yun Wanren said slowly.

Upon hearing this, Yun Wuxiu's tightly clenched heart quickly calmed down.

Whether or not the emperor was aware of it, the fact that he was willing to take out the talisman and make these remarks proves that he approved of his actions.

If he succeeds, he will ascend to the celestial realm and inherit the throne without any doubt.

If anything goes wrong with this operation...

He will also face an irreversible fate.

"I understand, and I will not disappoint Father!"

Yun Wuxiu said heavily.

……

Soon, Yun Wanren delivered the talisman to Yun Wuxiu.

Yun Wuxiu, who had obtained the talisman, made no move and continued to cultivate quietly in the palace.

until……

One month later, one night, Yun Wuxiu, who was cultivating, suddenly opened his eyes.

"The palace's formations are unlikely to be able to harm you. Please show yourself."

The fluctuations in divine sense quickly spread outwards.

In the darkness, all was silent.

But a breath later, a figure shrouded in a black robe suddenly appeared in Yun Wuxiu's cultivation room, where the closed-door formation had not been activated.

"It seems I wasn't wrong. You deliberately used Chu Yunji as bait to lure me here, hoping I would help you deal with Li Xian?"

"This is a win-win situation."

Yun Wuxiu looked at the man who had appeared in front of her but whose body showed no outward fluctuations. Her expression showed apprehension, but more so confidence that he would not easily make a move: "Isn't that right? Demon Lord Rahu."

Rahu!

This is precisely why Yun Wuxiu and Chu Yunji waited silently in the palace for a month, attracting the Demon Lord Rahu.

A truly world-class supreme Dao Realm expert.

In the entire True Immortal Great World, among all the Dao Realms, there are only a handful of people who dare to say they have the ability to slightly surpass him.

The rest...

No matter who it was, whether it was Yi Yuanshi, the chief Daoist of the Great Luo Immortal Sect, or Fairy Lueying, the number one sword immortal, or Leng Xingshu, the original number one Daoist of the Boundless Immortal Dynasty, none of them were his match.

"Win-win?"

Luo Hou, clad in a black robe of at least the ninth level of magic treasure, sneered: "That's not necessarily true. I can choose not to help you and wait for the right opportunity."

"Wait for the right opportunity?"

Yun Wuxiu stared at this top expert of the Supreme Demon Sect, who had stirred up bloodshed in the Western Continent since acquiring the Zixiao Dao Palace twenty years ago, and his expression gradually calmed down.

His willingness to communicate has essentially proven his attitude.

As the crown prince, he was adept at understanding people's hearts and balancing interests. He believed that no top-tier ruler could compare to him.

"We all thought we still had time to deal with Li Xian, but... after a thorough investigation of Li Xian's deeds, we all had to admit one fact: time... really is running out."

The Crown Prince of the Immortal Dynasty said in a deep voice, "If he had swept away all the geniuses of our Boundless Immortal Dynasty and accumulated invincible power, and then turned around and went to the Great Luo Immortal Sect for seclusion... I'm not saying he directly underwent tribulation, I'm just saying he went into seclusion for ten years... After ten years, would Your Excellency still dare to attack him?"

ten years!

These words caused a slight change in the Demon Lord Rahu's expression.

Today, Li Xian's fame has spread far beyond his duel with Yi Yuanshi and his slaying of the world's number one rogue cultivator. It was through these legendary True Monarchs that he became known to the world.

His battle with Leng Xingchu established his status as a top-tier True Monarch, and after more than a month of fermentation, his name had already entered the vision of all the big shots.

Top-tier True Lord!

In the entire Eastern Continent, there are no more than two people with this trait, even rarer than a True Immortal residing in the world.

After all, most top True Monarchs, unless they are pursuing physical tribulation, can basically achieve the Nascent Soul Immortal realm, and no one will stay at this realm for long.

Having reached this point, all forces had already thoroughly investigated Li Xian's cultivation path and life of cultivation. Naturally, they all noticed the actual time Li Xian had spent cultivating since entering the Dao.

ten years!

From entering the Dao to becoming a top-tier True Monarch!

Furthermore, he is suspected of possessing multiple special physical constitutions such as Void and Devouring, and has mastered the Great Devouring Technique at least at the minor completion level.

Such terrifying foundation and growth rate, if given another ten years...

Although Luo Hou thought he might not be afraid of Li Xian, he was afraid that he was no longer capable of defeating and killing him with such a significant advantage as he was now.

Since we have the ability and opportunity to kill him now, why waste time and let him grow into a major threat ten years later?

Yun Wuxiu had been observing the changes in Rahu's eyes. When she saw this, she felt somewhat relieved.

He spoke again, "The outside world's evaluation of Li Xian is already beyond the peerless. Even if he is considered peerless, he is the most outstanding peerless genius. In the future, he will be able to compete with Zhang Taiyuan of the Nine Heavens Holy Land. Such a person will definitely receive various forms of protection from the Great Luo Immortal Sect. It is not surprising that they directly bestowed upon him the True Immortal Decree. It is almost impossible to kill him!"

His eyes gleamed: "And this duel between me and him is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! In fact, it could be said to be your only chance to kill him in the future! After all, just as I said, after Li Xian swept through our Boundless Immortal Dynasty and accumulated invincible power, he will most likely return to the Great Luo Immortal Sect for seclusion."

Rahu, the Demon Lord, had a slight glint in his eyes.

Having accumulated invincible power, I will return to the Great Luo Immortal Sect for seclusion...

This is what he is most worried about.

With Li Xian's talent, if he were to accumulate invincible power and then go into seclusion for ten or eight years, who knows how far he would grow.

"So what? Since you've brought up the matter of the True Immortal Decree, do you perhaps have a way to prevent it?"

"Who can withstand the power of a true immortal who has attained enlightenment in the void?"

Yun Wuxiu shook his head: "However, although we can't completely block it, we can still interfere with it for a while by utilizing the external environment. Demon Lord Luo Hou, don't forget that our duel is taking place above the capital of my Boundless Immortal Dynasty! Within the influence range of the Boundless Calamity Wave Array!"

"Oh?"

The Demon Lord Rahu was somewhat surprised: "You're willing to grant me control of the Boundless Calamity Wave Array?"

If the royal family of the Boundless Immortal Dynasty really dares to do this, aren't they afraid of being wiped out by the Great Luo Immortal Sect?

"Your Excellency Luo Hou is joking. Even if I were the Crown Prince, I could not possibly have such authority."

As Yun Wuxiu spoke, another token appeared in his hand: "Although we cannot allow Lord Luo Hou to control the Boundless Calamity Wave Array, in order to prove that our Boundless Immortal Dynasty is indeed sincere in cooperating with you, we can allow Lord Luo Hou to freely enter and leave the capital of the Immortal Dynasty without being affected by the Boundless Calamity Wave Array."

The Demon Lord Rahu took the talisman, glanced at it, and frowned: "That's it?"

He sneered, "You think I'd risk my life for such a simple talisman?"

"Lord Luo Hou must possess the Myriad Miles Vanishing Talisman, perhaps more than one. In the capital of the Boundless Immortal Dynasty, all immortal realms will reveal their presence, so there is no need to worry about them launching a sneak attack. Moreover, there are no arrays to block your way. With your abilities, you can come and go freely. How can there be any talk of your life being in danger?"

Yun Wuxiu paused slightly as she spoke, "Of course, if Lord Luo Hou is unable to kill Li Xian for a long time and the powerful immortals of the Great Luo Immortal Sect arrive, then we cannot be blamed."

"You don't need to use such a low-level provocation. I have my own plans. If you want to cooperate with me, either you temporarily grant me control of the Boundless Calamity Wave Array, or you set up the challenge location in the Meridian Valley. Otherwise, I will not deal with Li Xian."

"That's what the Demon Lord Rahu said calmly."

"Ziwu Valley?"

Yun Wuxiu frowned.

This is a valley more than 30,000 li away from the capital of the Boundless Immortal Dynasty. The other party mentioned this place...

Is there some kind of arrangement here?
"I'm taking this token with me. I'll come back to find you in half a month, and I hope to get a definite answer from you then."

As soon as the Demon Lord Rahu finished speaking, he rolled up his black robe and transformed into a streak of dark light, disappearing directly from his sight.

Throughout the entire process, the formations within the palace were not activated.

This tactic made Yun Wuxiu slightly apprehensive.

He had originally thought that by staying in his palace, even if he couldn't reach an agreement with the Demon Lord Rahu, or even if they broke off relations, he could still use the power of the formation to deal with this powerful demonic cultivator. But now it seems...

He had clearly underestimated the abilities of the Demon Lord Rahu.

Fortunately, this Demon Lord Rahu had clearly set his sights on Li Xian, a prodigy whose talent surpassed all others, and didn't want to alert him, otherwise...

Today, both Chu Yunji and he are in danger.

He quickly frowned again: "Set the duel location in Ziwu Valley?"

The agreed-upon location for the final battle was above the capital, but he suddenly changed the location. Furthermore, during that battle, the Demon Lord Rahu suddenly appeared and assassinated Li Xian. Wouldn't anyone understand that Yun Wuxiu has a problem?
"No, we absolutely cannot agree to it!"

Yun Wuxiu's thoughts drifted.

He didn't believe that the Demon Lord Rahu would let go of such a golden opportunity to assassinate Li Xian; at most...

They wanted to secure some protection from him to ensure that there wouldn't be a situation where the snipe and the clam fight and the fisherman benefits.

He weighed it...

He was thinking about how to persuade Rahu at the lowest possible cost.

……

On the other side, after obtaining the token, Luo Hou immediately appeared on the outskirts of the capital of the Boundless Immortal Dynasty.

He quietly sensed the special connection between the command token and the Boundless Calamity Wave Array...

After a long while, the strongest Dao Realm expert of the Supreme Demon Sect, and even the six major demon sects, opened his eyes.

"it is true!"

A hint of joy flashed in his eyes.

"Of all the things in the Boundless Immortal Dynasty, the Boundless Tribulation Wave Formation is what I fear most. As for the rest, even those rogue immortals, how could they possibly stop me?!"

In reality, regardless of whether Yun Wuxiu acted as an inside agent, Li Xian was his primary target.

Firstly, Yi Yuanshi and Zhou Yuchen are at Tianyuan Mountain and the Yaoyang Immortal Sect's headquarters, respectively, making it impossible for them to take action. Secondly...

Even before Leng Xingchu was defeated, Li Xian's talent and aptitude had already surpassed those of Yi Yuanshi, Zhou Yuchen, and Chu Yunji, making him a unique figure among the four. Killing him might allow them to gather enough energy to activate the Zixiao Dao Palace.

Especially considering that he wasn't even staying at the Great Luo Immortal Sect.

Yun Wuxiu's assistance was a pleasant surprise to him.

This is what it means to be blessed with good fortune.

When the time is right, heaven and earth will lend their strength.

make a prompt decision!

"What's the point of discussing it again in half a month, or setting up the battlefield in the Ziwu Valley? It's all meaningless. Where in the world are there so many perfect plans? When it comes to killing, you have to be as fast as possible... Use speed to defeat slowness, and use premeditation to catch the enemy off guard. That's the highest level of tactics!"

Wearing the illusory cloak that was equivalent to a ninth-level magic treasure, Luo Hou flashed and entered the capital, heading straight for the Great Luo Immortal Sect's headquarters at top speed.

"Li Xian! The number one prodigy of the Eastern Continent?! The ones who will kill you are here! Hahaha!"

Speed ​​is of the essence in war.

This Demon Lord Rahu displayed unparalleled speed and efficiency. From obtaining the talisman to confirming its authenticity, it only took him a few dozen breaths before he appeared outside the Great Luo Immortal Sect's embassy in the Boundless Immortal Dynasty.

This is an absolute confidence in one's own strength.

It is also the ultimate implementation of the will to carry out.

After sensing for a moment, a special talisman appeared in his hand.

As the talisman was activated, the array set up by a powerful immortal from the Great Luo Immortal Sect in the embassy district was directly corroded, creating a ripple.

As the ripples spread, Luo Hou flashed into the embassy and headed straight for Li Xian's cave dwelling.

At this moment, Li Xian had already refined his Floating Dawn True Body to the ninth level and was undergoing a period of consolidation after breaking through to the next realm when a surge of spiritual energy suddenly erupted.

"Li Xian, be careful! A terrifying Dao artifact, or even a Celestial artifact, is rapidly approaching... It's not coming with good intentions..."

"A celestial artifact!?"

Li opened his eyes first.

That is a treasure that can enrich the foundation of a top-tier immortal sect!

In the entire Great Luo Immortal Sect, there are probably only a handful of such treasures.

The Boundless Immortal Dynasty, in theory, could not possibly produce such a supreme treasure!
The next moment, Li Xian suddenly sensed something and his body suddenly soared into the air.

Almost the instant his body took to the air, a palace suddenly magnified in the void.

As it manifested, invisible ripples spread out, sweeping across dozens of miles centered on Li Xian's cultivation room.

As the ripples swept across, everything within dozens of miles, including people, objects, and even the air itself, came to a standstill. It was as if a vast and powerful force had transformed this space from three-dimensional to two-dimensional, turning it into a static painting!
"This is!?"

Li Xian suddenly looked up.

The Void Body at the Great Completion stage disrupted the void, instantly transforming into a Great Void Technique that crashed into the void, attempting to break free from this stagnant state of the void.

but……

Almost at the same moment that palace manifested and condensed in the void, a black spear, like a black dragon with bared fangs and claws, or a ray of light shining from the black sun, carrying blazing black flames, pierced through the void at an incredible speed and struck the Hunyuan Fuli True Body that Li Xian had just unleashed.

The moment the spear struck the layer of dark golden light on Li Xian's body, the dark golden light trembled violently, resisting the sharpness of the spear.

But the next second, a burst of black flames, mixed with pure and extreme destructive power, suddenly erupted from the spear.

"The Path of Destruction!"

A startling surge of spiritual energy emanated from Li Xian.

"It's a top-grade Dao artifact!"

"Zizi!"

Under the eruption of this black flame containing destructive power, the dark golden light that had condensed to the point of being almost tangible crumbled instantly, like cheese being cut by red-hot steel, and could no longer stop the spear in the slightest.

"laugh!"

The black spear plunged straight in, its momentum undiminished as it pierced through Li Xian's body, unleashing a destructive force that enveloped him entirely.

The raging black flames instantly extinguished all his life force!
"Li Xian!?"

A scream of terror and disbelief erupted from the spiritual energy.

"Finish!"

The Demon Lord Rahu, shrouded in a cloak of illusion, finally appeared. Hidden beneath the cloak, no one could sense the true essence and magical power burning to its limit within him, nor could anyone perceive the vast divine consciousness he had unleashed to its fullest extent using forbidden techniques.

It was precisely because of this burst of divine consciousness power that far surpassed that of any other Refining God that he was able to control the Purple Cloud Dao Palace to solidify the void in one go, unleash the supreme killing technique—the Heavenly Punishment World Annihilation Spear, and summon the superior Dao artifact—the God-Slaying Spear!
This is a magnificent display of brutality!
It is also the ultimate explosion!
Matters of life and death, and the path to survival and destruction, must be carefully considered!
Never underestimate any opponent!
This is the key to how Luo Hou has been able to be invincible for more than 20 years since he obtained the Zixiao Dao Palace, killing one peerless genius after another and accumulating a large amount of fortune!

"go!"

After annihilating his opponent, the Demon Lord Rahu appeared suddenly without uttering a single word.

He didn't even give any victory speech.

He grabbed the God-Slaying Spear in mid-air, and three Thousand Mile Vanishing Talismans appeared in his hand.

He was about to retract his spear and activate the "Ten Thousand Miles Without a Trace" talisman to leave at full speed.

Even though he had the talisman given to him by Yun Wuxiu, which allowed him to move freely in and out of the Boundless Calamity Wave Array, he still did not intend to delay in the slightest. He only wanted to use three Ten Thousand Miles Vanishing Talismans in succession to escape far away.

however……

Just as the Demon Lord Rahu was about to retrieve the Spear of Godslaying and even Li Xian's "corpse" and take them away, the "corpse," which had been devoid of all life, suddenly "came back to life."

Li Xian suddenly reached out and grabbed the God-Slaying Spear that was piercing through his body.

"Um!?"

Rahu, the Demon Lord, narrowed his eyes.

"You should aim for my head."

"Oh!"

The next moment, a power containing unparalleled vitality erupted from Li Xian's body.

The aura of Nirvana!

A continuous stream of Nirvana energy spread wildly from his body, washing away and "refreshing" his physical condition, and expelling the destructive power that was eroding his body with incredible speed.

The body that had just been annihilated by the power of destruction...

It has been completely transformed.

(End of this chapter)