Chapter 224: Striving for the World_4
"Master, rest assured, I understand."
Huang Hong made a gesture of invitation and led several Immortal Masters outside.
"My ancestor of the Ling Family has personally gone to Mang Mountain Town to guard. The Ancestor Vein will definitely not fall into the hands of the thieves from Luoye Valley."
Ling Yun said calmly, "And I, together with Senior Li He, will lead other cultivators to assist the Daoist in suppressing the rebellion in the north and resist the foreign invasion."
"Do you Immortal Masters feel confident?"
Huang Hong reminded subtly, "That White Robe Chen Sansi is an excellent fighter. In just a few years, he has fought from south to north, and could be said to be unmatched across the world, especially with his control over a Heavenly Book Array, which can manipulate Heavenly Phenomena, inscrutable like gods and ghosts, something to be wary of."
At first,
when Fang Qingyun entered the capital, he had handed over a talisman, claiming that it could manipulate Heavenly Phenomena in conjunction with the Heavenly Book Array.
But with White Robe's rebellion and after three declarations by Fang Qingyun, the truth of the matter was self-evident.
"I have also studied that 'Heavenly Book Array' thoroughly."
Dao Xuan Wanderer, stroking his beard confidently, said, "The formation within it was originally designed for those in the Cultivation World, merely requiring Array Flags and Spirit Stones for enhancement. If Chen Sansi can use it, so can I, Dao Xuan!"
"Is that indeed the case?"
Huang Hong said, "When Chen Sansi arrayed his troops, he never used those."
"I am aware of that too," Dao Xuan Wanderer said curiously, "most likely, he still holds some extraordinary magical weapon in his hand. Once he dies, we can seize that as well!"
"Right."
Ling Yun added, "After all, we are people of the Cultivation World, unfamiliar with military strategies and tactics. Who will command the overall situation?"
"I have a Loose Cultivator friend,"
Dao Xuan Wanderer said, "His mastery in formations even surpasses mine. He was once a grandmaster of military tactics in the secular world and a frequent chess opponent of Han Xiang from Luoye Valley. The sect has already set a bounty for him. Once he returns from his travels, he should be able to arrive quickly. It's just... we need time, so shall I take command now?
I must confess, I have also read quite a few Military Books!"
"This has already been arranged,"
Huang Hong hastily said, "A few days ago, the court decreed an order specially requesting other Immortal Masters to guard Nan Xu in the south, meanwhile transferring Prince Zhen Nan here to deal with White Robe. Prince Zhen Nan is not only battle-hardened but also a True Power Warrior in the True Power Realm, a great support for all Immortal Masters."
"Only,
"Since Prince Zhen Nan advanced to the True Power Realm, he becomes crazed every full moon night. We don't know the cause. I was hoping some Immortal Masters could help investigate," Huang Hong suggested.
"Oh? Your Eastern Continent has sparse Spiritual Energy, yet it produced two True Power Warriors, truly a rare occurrence!"
Ling Yun, born into a Martial Arts Family, expressed his interest, "Where is Prince Zhen Nan now? Take me to see him quickly."
"He is recuperating in a palace on Kunlun Mountain."
Under eunuch Huang Hong's lead towards the palace, but before they reached the place, a loud explosion resonated from the mountain, accompanied by screams of agony.
"Prince Zhen Nan has gone mad!"
"His Highness has gone mad!"
"..."
"Boom!"
Atop the high mountain, a figure like a starving beast burst free, charging down. Along the way, he killed anyone he encountered, a single punch reducing a palace maid to a mist of blood, and any obstacle in his path was smashed with a punch.
Upon closer inspection,
this person was dressed in a Python Robe, displaying his noble status in the Imperial Family, but his hair was disheveled, his clothes untidy, as if he was suffering from lunacy, utterly devoid of any conscious awareness.
"Your Highness!"
Eunuch Huang Hong shivered and quickly said, "This, this is what I mentioned about him going mad. But it always happened during the full moon night, how could it happen during the day like today?"
As they spoke,
Prince Cao Rong had noticed them, like a fierce tiger smelling blood, his True Power surging tumultuously, a tremendous Evil Qi storming towards them.
The True Power he emitted even surpassed the early stages of the True Power Realm!
"This is..."
Martial Cultivator Ling Yun, who had practiced Martial Arts since childhood, quickly recognized the signs: "A cultivation deviation causing meridian disorder leading to demonic intrusion, should be controllable, help me, two Daoist friends."
"Alright!"
The other two agreed reluctantly, knowing that an extra hand in dealing with White Robe would make things more secure.
Dao Xuan Wanderer waved his sleeve, releasing seven Array Flags, each glowing with different colors. They flew out and confined the frenzied beast-like Prince Zhen Nan within, followed by golden light chains extending from the ground, entangling his limbs.
From the Li family, Li He also summoned his Lifebound Flying Sword.
Unlike ordinary cultivators,
he had once taken a Foundation Establishment Pill. Although he didn't succeed in establishing his foundation, he could continue to advance in the Qi Refining Realm until his natural death. Now, he also possessed the strength of the sixteenth layer of Qi Refining.
A sword thrusted down,
as if causing mountains to collapse and the earth to split.
"Boom!"
Cao Rong roared, crossing his arms to block, bursts of Black Evil Qi erupting, forming a shield of True Power, staunchly resisting the Sword Qi.
Meanwhile,
Ling Yun took the opportunity to approach, holding several silver, shining needles in his hand.
With the concerted efforts of the three, and after several exchanges, he successfully inserted the silver needles onto the top of Prince Zhen Nan's head.
Immediately,
the blood in Prince Cao Rong's pupils receded, the Evil Qi on his body slowly dissipated, and eventually, he staggered and collapsed backward. It took about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea before he reopened his eyes, having regained his senses.
"How strange!"