Chapter 1363
Turbulent Times, On the Verge of Collapse
Qingfeng Sect was originally a sect on the edge of the cultivation world.
But no one expected that a catastrophic disaster was about to befall them.
Xue Yanzi and his group quietly infiltrated the core of Qingfeng Sect's spiritual vein. Xue Yanzi raised his hand and waved, and a burst of star-fierce energy shot out, instantly striking the core of the spiritual vein.
The once abundant spiritual veins instantly became weak, the spiritual energy became disordered, and they even began to gradually dry up.
"Oh no! Something's happened to the spiritual vein!"
The sect leader of Qingfeng Sect noticed the abnormality of the spiritual vein and was greatly alarmed. He hurriedly led the elders to the core of the spiritual vein, only to see the backs of Xue Yanzi and others, as well as the spiritual vein that was drying up.
"Stop them!"
The Qingfeng Sect leader shouted loudly and led the elders to charge forward.
Their strength was at most at the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, and they were no match for Xue Yanzi and the others.
Xue Yanzi sneered and with a wave of his hand, he killed several elders. The remaining disciples and elders were all slaughtered in an instant. The spiritual veins of Qingfeng Sect were also completely destroyed, turning it into ruins.
Such brutal destruction continues to unfold on the fringes of the cultivation world.
Xue Yanzi and his group moved like ghosts between various sects and reclusive families. Wherever they went, they would destroy spiritual veins and plunder treasures.
Wherever it went, it brought devastation and barren land.
Their methods were extremely cruel.
For a time, the cultivation world was in a state of panic, and countless cultivators were displaced and could only flee in all directions, seeking the protection of large sects.
Inside the Flying Heaven Gate, Yan Qingying and Gu Xuan also keenly sensed the subtle anomalies in the spiritual veins of heaven and earth.
In recent days, cultivators have been fleeing to the foot of Feitianmen Mountain, lamenting that their sects have been destroyed by unknown forces, their spiritual veins have been depleted, and their disciples have been slaughtered.
Yan Qingying and Gu Xuan were greatly alarmed and immediately summoned the sect disciples to strengthen the defenses inside and outside the sect.
All elite disciples were dispatched, divided into multiple teams, to patrol the edge of the cultivation world in an attempt to find the culprit who destroyed the spiritual veins.
However, Xue Yanzi and the others were extremely skilled at concealing their auras, and they acted swiftly, leaving no clues for Yan Qingying and Gu Xuan after their attack.
The elders who went on the patrol were all at the highest level of Dharma Aspect Realm Masters, and they were completely unable to detect the whereabouts of Xue Yanzi and the others.
All I could see were the destroyed spiritual veins and corpses scattered all over the ground, and my heart was filled with fear.
"Sect Leader Gu, this can't go on. Those unknown forces are too cunning. Our disciples can't find their tracks at all. Moreover, they are extremely powerful. If the patrolling disciples encounter them, their lives may be in danger."
Yan Qingying said with a solemn expression, her eyes full of worry.
Gu Xuan frowned and said in a deep voice.
“I know, but we can’t just sit idly by. If we let them continue to destroy the spiritual veins, it won’t be long before the spiritual veins of the entire cultivation world are dried up.”
"At that time, all cultivators will be unable to cultivate, and the Flying Heaven Sect will also be affected."
After much discussion, the two decided to strengthen the sect's defenses again, while reducing the patrol area to only guard the vicinity of the Flying Heaven Gate, in order to prevent disciples from sacrificing themselves in vain.
In addition, Yan Qingying went to the quiet room in the back mountain to try to send a telepathic message to Ye Yang.
However, Ye Yang was in a critical period of seclusion, his body shrouded in lightning and the glow of the blue lotus, making it impossible for him to receive any external messages.
Helpless, Yan Qingying could only retreat, her unease growing stronger.
She vaguely sensed that the goal of these unknown forces might not only be to destroy the spiritual veins, but also to target the Flying Heaven Sect and Ye Yang, who was in seclusion.
However, both she and Gu Xuan were only at the Nascent Soul Dao Realm, and were simply no match for those unknown forces.
The only hope is that Ye Yang can end his seclusion as soon as possible and step in to resolve this crisis.
However, Ye Yang is currently at a crucial moment in comprehending the Immortal Fixation Technique and is completely unaware of everything outside.
the other side.
Xue Yanzi led four followers and stealthily made his way towards the Flying Heaven Gate.
After a few days, they had a clear understanding of the current situation in the cultivation world.
In this world, the cultivation level of cultivators is not as powerful as one might imagine.
A cultivator at the Nascent Soul Dao Realm is the foundation of a sect.
In this situation, he was unstoppable and advanced without any obstacles.
"Your Excellency, the time has come. Shall we launch a surprise attack immediately?"
A servant bowed and asked for permission, his eyes full of eagerness.
The days of slaughter and looting have exposed his bloodthirsty nature.
Xue Yanzi raised his hand, signaling his followers to be quiet.
Then, the aura of star energy around him suddenly surged, and dark star patterns flowed on his black robe, with a terrifying pressure pressing down on heaven and earth.
"There's no need to conceal our whereabouts any longer. Pass down the order: follow me to flatten this world and seize the immortal's legacy."
"Furthermore, drain the spiritual energy of this world, and crush any who stand in our way to ashes!"
Before he finished speaking, Xue Yanzi's figure blurred, and he soared into the sky, no longer concealing his aura.
Above the sky, countless clouds were forcibly torn apart, and countless blinding starlight pierced through the clouds, rushing towards his palm like a raging river.
"Starry Sky Secret Technique, Starfall Annihilation!"
Xue Yanzi shouted, and the next moment he pushed his hands forward, the power of billions of stars gathered in his palms instantly transformed into several giant star rays as thick as water vats.
Wherever the starlight passed, the void shattered, crashing down with earth-shattering power.
"Boom! Boom!"
Several deafening roars echoed throughout the universe, the heavens and earth trembled violently, and a chasm several meters wide cracked open in the ground.
A moment later, the rubble shot into the air and then crashed down.
The winds and clouds reversed, the sun and moon lost their light, and the originally abundant spiritual energy of heaven and earth instantly went berserk and out of control under the impact of the star power.
His cultivation at the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm was incredibly powerful.
The instant he made his move, the first ray of starlight struck the core of the western spiritual vein with pinpoint accuracy.
With a deafening roar, the core of the spiritual vein exploded.
The violent star power, carrying the aura of star evil, swept in all directions. The protective formations of those sects could not even withstand a single breath before shattering like thin paper.
Countless cultivators were instantly swallowed up by the star power, their shrill screams echoing through the heavens and earth, only to be drowned out by the roar of the star power in an instant.
Those cultivators who couldn't escape were instantly reduced to ashes by the star power, their souls torn apart by the star's malevolent energy.
Those who managed to escape were also corrupted by the chaotic spiritual energy and star-evil energy, their cultivation completely destroyed, turning them into useless people who could only wail in the ruins.
In just a few breaths, five small and medium-sized sects were razed to the ground by the starlight, leaving only charred ruins on the ground, with not a trace of life to be found.
Xue Yanzi stood in mid-air, coldly watching the tragic scene below, without a trace of pity in his eyes.
"Burning, killing, and looting along the way, anyone who resists will have their lifeblood drained, all treasures looted, and no survivors left!"
The four attendants bowed and accepted the order. In a flash, they transformed into four black shadows, rushing off in different directions. Their attacks were utterly chaotic, relying solely on slaughter and plunder. Wherever they passed, flames soared into the sky, the roar of collapsing houses and the cries of cultivators mingled together, leaving behind devastation and barren land.
These people were all powerful, and a single strike from them was enough to shatter a cultivator's primordial spirit, leaving only a desolate ruin in their wake.
Inside the Qingyun Sect, Qingyun Sanren was discussing defensive strategies in the main hall when he suddenly felt the heavens and earth tremble violently, and his spiritual veins were throbbing with pain.
His expression changed drastically, and he abruptly stood up, looking out the window.
A giant starlight streaked across the sky toward the Qingyun Sect, its terrifying pressure causing him to tremble.
"Not good! It's a surprise attack by a powerful enemy! Quickly, activate the mountain-protecting formation and mobilize the sect's resources to resist with all our might!"
Qingyun Sanren shouted loudly, and his spiritual energy surged.
He unleashed his Thunder Tribulation Realm cultivation without reservation.
Upon hearing the sound, the sect disciples sprang into action, channeling their cultivation into the mountain-protecting formation.
The originally dim array light instantly became dazzling, but the power of the giant starlight was too strong, and it slammed into the mountain-protecting array.
The formation trembled violently, its light dimmed instantly, and cracks spread out like a spider web.
"Crack!"
With a crisp sound, the protective array of the Qingyun Sect shattered instantly, and violent star power swept in like a flood, causing the main hall to collapse.
Those struck by the stellar power die instantly, leaving no intact corpse.
Qingyun Sanren exerted all his cultivation to create a powerful spiritual energy barrier, but it was instantly shattered by the star power. He spat out a mouthful of blood, staggered backward, and his aura instantly weakened.
He never imagined that the sect's millennia-old heritage would be on the verge of destruction by a single attack from a visitor from the stars.
"Sect Leader!"
The elder exclaimed in surprise and rushed forward to help him up, his eyes filled with anxiety.
"The enemy is too strong. The protective formation of the mountain has been broken. We can't hold them off at all. What should we do?"
Qingyun Sanren's face was pale as he looked at the tragic scene below, his heart filled with despair.
"Pass down the order: all disciples retreat to the core area of the sect, close the mountain gates, activate the sect's secret treasures, and at the same time send a distress signal to the Immortal Palace, pleading for their assistance!"
At the same time, the Flowing Cloud Sect also suffered a deadly attack from visitors from the stars.
The sect leader of Liuyun Sect personally led all the sect's high-ranking members to activate the sect's inherited treasures and join forces with a star follower.
But the attendants' strength far exceeded their expectations.
With a casual strike, he unleashed a devastating stellar force. The Flowing Cloud Sect Master fought valiantly but was still forced into retreat. In an instant, the sect's disciples suffered heavy casualties, and corpses littered the ground.
Ultimately, they were forced to retreat to the core area and close the mountain gates.
If even the top powers are in such a state, then the smaller sects and hidden families are even less able to resist.
They would either be razed to the ground by a single blow from the star power, without even a chance to call for help, their life essence and blood would be drained, their spiritual veins would be depleted, and they would be reduced to ruins.
In an instant, the vast cultivation world was plunged into an unprecedented crisis.
The spiritual veins were severely damaged, the order collapsed completely, and the spiritual energy was in complete chaos. The once prosperous holy land of cultivation is now a scene of devastation and despair.
Inside the Flying Gate.
Yan Qingying and Gu Xuan were inspecting the defenses when they suddenly felt the earth tremble.
A sharp pain shot through their spiritual veins, causing their expressions to change drastically. They quickly looked up at the sky.
A giant beam of starlight hurtled towards the Flying Gate, its terrifying pressure making it difficult for them to breathe.
"Not good! They're coming for us! Quick, activate the mountain-protecting formation!"
Yan Qingying shouted loudly, her spiritual energy surging, and she released her Yuan Shen Dao Realm cultivation without reservation.
Gu Xuan quickly cooperated, and the two of them activated their cultivation together. Soon, the Flying Heaven Sect's 'Zhou Tian Zhen Yue Xing Dou Da Zhen' was activated.
The stars descended upon the world, their boundless brilliance fading into darkness.
However, the power of those giant starbursts was too domineering. After they slammed into the barrier, the barrier trembled violently, and the pale blue light dimmed instantly.
The cracks spread rapidly, and Yan Qingying and Gu Xuan were shocked. They both spat out a mouthful of blood, staggered backward, their breathing became disordered, and they could barely stand.
"Such immense power!"
Gu Xuan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his expression grave.
"This stellar power is too domineering. Even with our desperate efforts to unleash our cultivation, we can only barely hold it off. If this continues, the restriction will be broken sooner or later!"
Yan Qingying nodded, her eyes filled with anxiety.
"No matter what, we must guard the Flying Heaven Gate and not let anyone disturb our senior brother's seclusion!"
"Continue to push your cultivation level and reinforce the restrictions. Even if it takes all your strength, you must hold on until your senior brother emerges from seclusion!"
The two once again channeled their cultivation power, continuously injecting it into the defensive barrier.
The light of the barrier recovered slightly, but it was still unable to withstand the continuous impact of the star power.
They are already struggling to survive themselves, and have no ability to support other forces.
They could only watch helplessly as the cultivation world was plunged into calamity, their hearts filled with helplessness and anxiety.
On the other side...
In the Star Sea Cultivation World.
Three terrifying demonic energies soared into the sky, carrying overwhelming demonic power, and rushed towards the cultivation world.
"Hahaha! Heaven is helping my demon race!"
The Blood Demon Lord, who was at the head of the group, burst into laughter, his eyes filled with wild joy.
"The spiritual veins of the cultivation world are damaged and the order has collapsed. Those cultivators are too busy to take care of themselves, which is the perfect opportunity for us to take revenge."
"Send the order: the entire army will attack, slaughter the cultivators, seize the cities, and turn this world into a demonic realm!"
Immediately following, under their leadership.
Countless demon cultivators followed closely behind, carrying overwhelming demonic power and chilling killing intent, surging into the cultivation world. Wherever they went, demonic energy filled the sky, and living beings suffered terribly.
They already harbored deep hatred for the cultivation world, and now that the world is in dire straits, they are even more unscrupulous.
They were even more ruthless than the visitors from the stars, burning, killing, looting, and plundering along the way, slaughtering cultivators, occupying cities, and sparing neither the old, weak, women, nor children, forming a pincer movement with the visitors from the stars.
This made matters worse for the already precarious cultivation world, plunging it into an abyss.
Asgard.
The core hub of the cultivation world is now in a state of panic.
"Everyone, the visitors from outer space have launched a surprise attack, and the demons are taking advantage of the chaos. The cultivation world is in imminent danger. If we do not unite and work together, we will all perish!"
"Now that things have come to this, there's no other way. Quickly, send someone to the Flying Heaven Gate to plead with Dao Ancestor Ye to emerge from seclusion and save this world, save us!" (End of Chapter)