Chapter 1401
Ran Wu
Chapter 1401 Ran Wu
Heading north from Tanshan, the terrain meanders and gradually opens up into plains, marking the arrival of the heart of Sichuan. There are several decent cities there, but the land's energy has leveled out, and the earth is shrouded in a faint celestial light, though no grand formations are visible.
There are many powerful families in this area, so they sent people to manage it. This Zifu is surnamed Fan and his Taoist name is Qishan. It is a newly built Zifu, and he has built pavilions and is currently holding a banquet in the county.
This man was not very tall, but he had cultivated true qi, so he possessed supernatural powers and looked majestic. He was drinking his wine in silence. The whole of Western Shu was on high alert, but he was the only one who could still make merry.
After a few rounds of drinks, he suddenly felt the earth shaking. Master Fan hurriedly stepped out into the wind and saw sand and stones flying and thunder roaring everywhere to the south. He was terrified!
'A divine power has fallen?!'
'Why did such a powerful being perish without any reason?'
But this location is just too perfect. Master Fan doesn't need to think too much; it's Tanshan!
'Gen Earth, probably sandalwood…'
He knew that this old master had gone into seclusion to break through to the next level, and he had also heard rumors circulating in the mountains that the old man had not only failed but had also been seriously injured, shaking his foundation...
'It's not impossible for him to perish in one breath... but it's far too hasty... Besides, where did the lightning come from...?'
But the next instant, a deafening roar erupted from the void, and a domineering voice, like a golden arrow from a thousand miles away, pierced his ears unexpectedly, startling him into a sudden fright:
"There are such two thieves!"
"Boom!"
The thunder in the sky roared almost simultaneously, the sound manifesting from the void and transforming into rolling sound waves, freezing Master Fan in place like a statue.
died…
all dead!
'Bai Qilin! '
He had no time to ponder all these changes, and he knew that something must have happened at the front. His eyes lost all interest in wine and women, and the gourd in his hand was suddenly crushed. He turned around, ignoring the crowd of cultivators who surrounded him, and took to the air!
'This is a case of a barbarian country burning down its temple!'
Others might have time to think things through, but Fan Yuan didn't. Because once he crossed Tansan, he would be on the Jiahan Plain, and he knew clearly that he only had two choices now!
They either abandoned the city and fled, or they submitted to the Mingyang Emperor.
As for defending the city?
Those two true talents from the Li family of Tanshan died before them! Even if it's just to make an example of someone, Fan Yuan isn't qualified to be the monkey in the eyes of the King of Wei! A mere cultivator who has just gained supernatural powers is nothing but a clay chicken and a clay dog in the eyes of that white Qilin who is blessed by destiny!
'Don't say this place is indefensible; even if you gave me three passes and a mountain, I still couldn't stop him!'
But how could he afford to offend the Shu Emperor?
Fan Yuan was actually born in the desert and was a cultivator under the rule of the Ni clan. He later had the opportunity to leave his hometown and go deep into Qize to cultivate. He was able to achieve true Qi supernatural powers, mostly because he benefited from the great momentum of martial arts.
So he abandoned the city without hesitation and fled into the void. But as soon as he took that step, he felt a chill run down his spine.
It was pitch black.
He turned around stiffly and saw the enormous sunset lying prostrate on the desert. The young man in black held a halberd in one hand and an unknown crimson treasure in the other. He strolled leisurely, taking one step to make his figure clear and then another step to be in front of him.
'Is this a person?'
Fan Yuan, lacking experience, had never witnessed such supernatural power before. It was as if his opponent was hurling an entire universe at him. He wanted to run but dared not, and didn't know where to run. Finally, he raised his head and said:
"Your Majesty, my family!"
But what appeared before his eyes was that exaggeratedly shaped halberd, its cold edge approaching like lightning. Fan Yuan felt all the blood rush to his head, and he exclaimed in horror:
"Your Majesty! I am from the desert... I am acquainted with the Zhuang family... I have met Elder Chen! I am a guest of the Ni family! I have been to the Guyan Temple, my lord!"
In that moment when death loomed, he poured out all his experiences in the desert over the past century and the rumors he had heard, not caring how to explain himself, he made up a bunch of random things. No one knows which sentence had the effect, but the halberd finally stopped in front of him.
Fan Yuan felt as if thunder had struck his heart, and he let out a breath as if he had collapsed from exhaustion.
'He really only wants one response from me!'
In an instant, the darkness in the world vanished, and he heard a cold, resounding voice echoing across the heavens:
“Say it to the sky.”
Fan Yuan understood perfectly. He gritted his teeth and swore an oath to the stars in the night sky. The man beside him simply stepped past him and said:
"The Ni family?"
"Yes…"
It wasn't like that before, and it is like that today.
At this moment, Fan Yuan was actually grateful for those years of hardship in the desert—this gave him something to cling to. Li Muyan lived a life of luxury in the immortal mountains and dense forests, but he still died just like that. It was better for him, a rogue cultivator, to survive!
The people here are prosperous and the air is pleasant. It is rare to find a rogue cultivator with a clear and bright aura. Li Zhouwei did not make things difficult for him. He turned the crimson bottle in his hand slightly, and the dark energy surged up, engulfing the person next to him. Without hesitation, he continued to delve deeper into the void!
His first purpose in storming this place was to make a big scene!
The exiled Qi escorted him all the way to Tanshan. Li Zhouwei could ignore the two supernatural beings hiding on the mountain and head north. After passing this place, there were not many passes left. He could even rush to the emperor without disturbing the palace's Purple Mansion.
But that would be foolish—if he were the divine pill of the Qing clan, he could, in the blink of an eye, immediately send a trusted confidant, or even manifest an avatar, to intercept him halfway through the void and wipe the whole thing away…
'The key here is to place my personal outlook in opposition to that of the nation!'
Li Zhouwei has already stepped forward and killed two officials belonging to the emperor, allowing the entire Shu region to witness his power and letting the light of day shine into the eyes of the world, so that everyone can hear his words. Only then will this matter reach a point where it cannot be resolved.
In other words, only at this point will things transform from Li Zhouwei's intentions into the de facto trend of the world.
Li Zhouwei's killing of the two True Immortals of Tanshan was indeed due to the prior agreement made in the desert, which was irreversible. It was better to fulfill his intention to draw his sword and kill the rebellious ministers. However, it was also an inevitable trend of the times!
The second point is to act quickly and urgently.
From the moment Li Zhouwei stepped over Tanshan, he must have already alarmed the top echelons of Changhuai and the Shu Emperor in the palace. The faster Li Zhouwei moved, the less time they had to react. The things developed too drastically, which made them hesitate!
Li Zhouwei could not possibly know the intentions of that Taiyi Zhenjun, but on this level, wasn't the other party the same? Whether it was the Shu Emperor or Taiyi, given Li Zhouwei's long-standing practice of not being domineering and instead showing himself as a benevolent ruler, he couldn't be sure what the other party was thinking or how much of a domineering heart he had!
Therefore, the first request Li Zhouwei made to Yang was for the red bottle treasure in his hand.
This item is called the "Travel and Military Control Bottle," a top-tier spiritual treasure for those who cultivate beyond the ordinary, and it is treasured by the Yang family... Once one wields this item, the speed at which one can traverse the void can only be described as terrifying!
The second requirement is a talisman for breaking the formation!
'Moreover... there's also Kim Il...'
The sunlight before him grew increasingly intense, rapidly traversing the vast land. As the moon slowly moved through the clouds, the two gradually enlarging mountain ranges finally came into view.
Once you cross this plain, you'll be approaching the central part of the Sichuan Basin. There are two mountains here, the larger one not particularly majestic, but extremely famous, called Ranwu Mountain!
The Daxiyuan Plateau is connected to the Shu region, with several streams leading to Shu. These streams are complex and intertwined, and most of them are dead ends. The passable routes, some leading to Shu and others to Qize, are called the "Ranwu Pass". This mountain blocks the most dangerous exit.
The other mountain, in contrast, is called [Faxu Mountain], which was moved here by ancient cultivators. It is a mountain that relies on the other for support. The cultivator stationed at [Ranwu Mountain] is also a semi-acquaintance, named Wang Yi.
This man once came to the desert to fight, but was angered by Qing Jifang and was also injured by Li Jiangqian's scheme. Later, he retreated to this place to recuperate. Because of some opportunities in his early years, he secretly bribed the Qing family and pretended that his injuries had not healed, so he stayed here to cultivate.
Strictly speaking, Wang Yi cannot be considered a resident cultivator here. Fan Yuan is the one who rightfully takes over these places, and the same applies to his authority over the great formation. Li Zhouwei knew this all along, and that's exactly why he spared Fan Yuan's life!
After all, Ranwu Mountain is also a strategic pass. The passes in Shu have always been formidable. Even if he were a Great Master, it would still take some time to launch a rapid attack. The Ranwu Pass connects to the high plateau, and it would be even more difficult to manage once it is breached. It would also be impossible to leave the precious Exile Talisman in this area.
Although he didn't say it explicitly, Fan Yuan understood perfectly. He had already lowered his supernatural powers as he approached the mountain, but to his great surprise, Wang Yi was not in the formation. Instead, he was outside the formation, looking into the distance!
Good heavens!
He had completely forgotten that he too had stepped out of the main hall, and was unaware that Wang Yiteng had also gone out, intending to abandon the formation and leave!
This real person is better than him, but he is only a second-rate supernatural being. He was forced to go out in the desert back then, so he used a trick to launch a rash attack in order to return with injuries and avoid all the calamities that followed. He is a cunning and low-key person.
Upon hearing this, he knew that the Song Kingdom had invaded. Judging from the tone, they must be facing a great calamity. He also calculated that the people in Shu were mostly old, weak, sick, and disabled, and could not possibly resist. This time, he went out to observe the situation of Fan Yuan.
'The earth and rocks from Tanshan have just been thrown into the sky. Whether they travel through the void or the mortal realm, they have only just reached Jiahan. If strange phenomena are seen rising into the sky, it must mean that the man surnamed Fan is dead.'
This guy was well-informed and quick-witted. With Fan Yuan dead, the great formation was naturally unguarded, and the timing was perfect. He used his magic to detonate the formation plate and escape. The key road facing Ranwu Mountain was the second of the Five Bright Ones of Xiangxiong Kingdom in the Great Western Plain, and also a famous Heavenly Embryo cultivator!
As for what the demonic cultivators might do upon entering the vast population of Shu, he had his own ruthless methods and didn't care, as long as they could cover his retreat.
So they waited for that glimmer of divine light, and suddenly saw Fan Yuan flying over from the void!
Wang Yi, with his clear mind and calculating the distance traveled, understood that the other party had rushed over upon seeing the unusual phenomenon. Knowing they were kindred spirits, he conjured a talisman in his hand and exclaimed joyfully:
"Quickly take the array plate and stick this talisman on it. After we leave, we can use this opportunity to plot against the Song Kingdom's True Man and release those two demons. Do not hesitate!"
He astutely observed:
"If this battle is successful, Master Guanlan will surely reward you!"
Fan Yuan sneered.
"not good!"
Wang Yi understood from his expression and immediately felt a chill run down his spine. He turned to leave, but before his eyes, it seemed as if endless mysterious light was drawn open, and palace gates burst open, plunging him into the bottom of countless abysses!
"Emperor's View of the Yuan Dynasty"!
Although Wang Yi did not know why he had suddenly fallen into this predicament, he knew that he was about to die. His supernatural powers burned at a terrifying speed, and his extremely refined Fu Shui supernatural powers made a loud bang as he tried to escape.
Even the mighty Master Gu You of He Shui could not escape this place in a short time, let alone him, who was merely a second-level master of the Fu Shui. His aura crashed into the iron plate, and all that remained in his heart was fear and a single thought.
Annoying.
The most basic requirement for a Great Master to pass the Purple Realm is outstanding cultivation. Gu You was able to calculate the general way to escape as soon as he entered this place. He stood here all alone, feeling that he could not understand any supernatural powers or see through any mysteries. All his supernatural powers gathered in his body could only move back and forth in this vast imperial palace, like a turtle in a jar.
But this King of Wei didn't even seem to give him time to despair.
"Clang!"
The sound of swords being drawn shook the surroundings, and a thick, bloody light spread out. The heavenly gate crashed down with a bang, followed by the sound of long axes being wielded. As bright sunlight burst forth, only then could that majestic, cold voice be heard:
"Defiled and corrupt, yet daring to indulge in evil!"
Li Zhouwei was certainly angry.
It has to be said that the person in front of me has a very clever plan. If I didn't have this treasure for cultivating beyond, and he miscalculated the speed, who knows how many demons would rush in once the Ranwu Pass opened!
Even if these demons are no match for Li Zhouwei, they have brought the Xiangxiong Kingdom into the picture and involved a Golden Core cultivator. Although the other party is likely just laughing at Chang Huai, how can they gamble on the attitude of a Golden Core cultivator? There are countless possibilities involved!
Li Zhouwei certainly disliked this uncontrollable situation, and his vigilance reached its peak at that moment, causing a slight tremor.
'I never expected that this seemingly insignificant nobody, a mere figure in the Shu-Song conflict, would possess the power to stir up such a storm… I underestimated this crucial variable… I underestimated him.'
"Boom!"
The "Visiting the Heavenly Gate" was as fast as lightning, landing on his head out of nowhere. Wang Yi's waist bent down in an instant, and his knees slammed to the ground with a thud, exploding into a burst of flames.
"What's there to be afraid of!"
He knew his plan would inevitably offend everyone before him, and upon hearing these words, he knew he had no way out. After spitting out blood, he sneered:
"I possess supernatural powers, what can't I do! The heavenly beings allow you to kill us, just as I allow demons to slaughter the people, what difference is there? I only regret that I didn't take the heavenly beings' intentions seriously enough, and these few days of respite have made you complacent!"
He had bribed many people and been close to the Qing family in the past, so he must have heard a lot of sarcastic remarks about Mingyang in private. His anger surged to his eyes, and he gritted his teeth and cursed:
"Mingyang? You're so arrogant! Everyone knows the truth, but one day you'll be driven to desperation!"
But there was no response to him. The people in the sky seemed to regard his words as the ravings of a dying man, and were no longer willing to give him even the slightest cold look. Only the terrifying light of the sky fell down, which seemed to make the man even angrier.
"I'm just waiting for you to die... Just wait! Just wait!"
His voice, amplified by supernatural powers, barely bypassed the Heavenly Gate, only to shatter into fragments amidst the brilliant light. The royal axe fell like a meteor, striking his body and exploding into countless rays of light, leaving only his resentful words lingering in the air:
"What great glory you enjoy today! But the day will surely come when your life is extinguished!"