Yellow Court Daoist

Southern section of East Xian State.

It lies adjacent to East Chen State, separated only by a strait.

The situation here is multifarious—

In East Xian State, Yu Mountain Sect and Blood Spring Sect are constantly battling. In the south, the Golden Lotus Sect of East Chen State often crosses the border causing chaos. The Middle True Returning Sect of East Chen State has also been drawn in, entangling itself in the conflict.

Furthermore, there are various other power factions.

In one word, chaos.

In the midst of the Southern Territory,

There lies a range of mountains that stretch vast and intersecting, plagued by demons, engulfed in black smog teeming with evil spirits, ghosts, and deadly poison mists that rob mortals of their lives. Mortals can only survive in the crevices, depending on evil spirits, demons, or Independent Practitioners for protection against the nefarious beings and to avoid being consumed by the poison mist.

This place is known as the Southern Border.

Today,

Lu Qingfeng and Yun Luo rode the Nine Heavens Gang Wind and descended straight down into the mountains of the Southern Border.

"Senior Sister."

"This place is Black Water Mountain."

Lu Qingfeng looked over the peaks enveloped by various poison mists, hiding within them a pond of Black Water. Taking this peak as the dragon's head, the mountain range stretched out tremendously. If not for the various poison mists, it would surely be a perfect spot for cultivation.

Alas,

With the wide-spread poison mist, mortals coming here would succumb to the poison with a single breath. Even those at the Foundation Establishment and Spirit Void stages must tread carefully, as being caught unawares by the evolving miasma would lead to severe consequences.

Not to mention the various poisonous beasts and ferocious animals that lurk within, unpredictable and fierce.

Because of this,

Few people venture into Black Water Mountain, not even Jindan True Men wish to come here. Only those exotic beasts that feed on poison mist, or practitioners refining the poison techniques or artifacts would reside here.

Yun Luo stood beside Lu Qingfeng, her demeanor elegant and serene.

As if nothing in the world could shake her spirit.

Lu Qingfeng, long used to this, spoke on his own, "Around Black Water Mountain, neither Jindan Cultivators nor demons are much of a threat. However, to the west there's a Fu Huo Mountain, where a Xunfeng Che Earth Divine Scorpion has cultivated into a Primordial Spirit Demon realm, calling itself 'Xunfeng King' and ruling the area, its howls summoning numerous demons—certainly not to be underestimated. On the east is Qing Yan Ridge, where there's a Blood Spring connecting to the Blood Sea, and where the demon 'Jian Zhang' of the Blood Spring Demon Sect cultivates. Moreover, the Jade Lotus Envoy, Gongsun Luan, controls the Divine Room Mountain in the south with thousands under his command."

"Our sect has commanded me to establish a cave abode on Black Water Mountain, it won't be a small stir. These three will likely not sit idly by."

The vast East Xian State.

For Yu Mountain Sect to control everywhere, they must dispatch Primordial Spirit True Ones and Jindan True Men to open subsidiary residences and cave abodes everywhere to teach and spread the way of Yu Mountain Sect.

The Southern Territory, a place where dragons and snakes mingle, is of utmost importance.

Lu Qingfeng, newly entered into Yu Mountain Sect, was tasked with establishing a cave abode in the Southern Territory to stand guard against the surrounding demons.

A year, ten years may not accomplish much.

But in a hundred, a thousand years, the surrounding land would naturally become the territory under Yu Mountain Sect's control.

Progress steadily.

Solid and meticulous.

Not to say driving the Blood Spring Demon Sect out of East Xian State right away, but at least ensure we won't be slowly consumed by them, ultimately leaving us no ground to stand on.

"I can only stop one person."

Yun Luo, though taciturn, understood the implications clearly.

"That's enough."

"Thank you, Senior Sister!"

Lu Qingfeng quickly expressed his gratitude.

"Roar!"

"Roar!"

Just as he was about to employ the Great Method to open the cave abode, two roars emerged from within Black Water Mountain. Following that, two dark shadows swept up a black wind, pouncing towards Lu Qingfeng and Yun Luo with ferocious intent, their auras no less than that of Jindan True Men.

[Exotic Beasts: Xuan Yan Beasts]

[Description: Born within the black mountains and waters, feeding on black smog and poisonous miasma, capable of swallowing and refining miasma to temper their bodies. Though damaging their spiritual wisdom, they can cultivate Xuan Yan Black Wind, containing hundreds of poisons; anyone, both flesh or artifact, that encounters it immediately sees their spirit light corroded, and dies from the toxin erupting within their bodies, unable to control their tainted artifacts.]

"Haha!"

"Was just worrying about lacking a mount!"

Daluo Cave Temple swept over, joy gleaming on Lu Qingfeng's face.

Facing the two Xuan Yan Beasts, he didn't retreat but advanced, stepping forward as dozens of Sword Qi crisscrossed around him, incredibly agile, slashing towards the beasts.

When the Sword Qi swept across, it nearly formed a net.

Smashing through the surrounding Xuan Yan Black Wind. Then the Sword Qi net suddenly tightened—

Bang!

The two Xuan Yan Beasts immediately fell to the ground, robbed of their ferocity.

"Stop!"

Lu Qingfeng suddenly produced two Golden Circles in his hands, chanting spells aloud as he placed them tightly around the necks of the Xuan Yan Beasts.

As the Sword Qi net withdrew.

"Roar!"

The Xuan Yan Beasts roared trying to show their ferocity.

"Wicked beasts, kneel!"

Lu Qingfeng shouted forcefully, continuously chanting spells, the Xuan Yan Beasts instantly subdued, rolling on the ground in agony.

After they stopped.

Their ferocity resurfaced.

Lu Qingfeng chanted again.

After three rounds, the two Xuan Yan Beasts were finally subjugated, lying prostrate at the feet of Lu Qingfeng and Yun Luo.

"Although Xuan Yan Beasts have less spiritual wisdom, their Black Poisonous Wind is fierce; indeed, they are rare mounts."

Lu Qingfeng handed the control spells of the 'Demon Suppressing Golden Rings' to Yun Luo, speaking with a smile.

"Thank you, Junior Brother."

Yun Luo thanked him, her expression unchanging.

Only having seen Lu Qingfeng's display of Sword Qi net earlier, and now seeing the Golden Circles on the necks of the Xuan Yan Beasts, a fleeting glimpse of curiosity sparkled in her eyes.

After several days of interaction.

Lu Qingfeng had come to understand Yun Luo's temperament and didn't babble on.

Stepping forward, he reached the summit of Black Water Mountain.

Standing at the peak, surveying the surroundings.

He saw thirty-six peaks and one hundred and eight spectacular scenes, all positioned like a fortress. Inside was a pool of Black Water, like the breath of a dragon, unknowing of how much poison mist it contained.

Drinking a mouthful would instantly poison a Spirit Void cultivator to death.

Yun Luo watched from outside.

Her gaze shifting.

Seeing the opportunistic Junior Brother standing on the summit of Black Water Mountain, a sword appearing in his hands.

As the sword moved, the heavens and earth trembled, and all plants turned into weapons.

From the fierce winds, from the robust grass, from the mountains and rocks, from the flowing waters, myriad streams of Sword Qi abruptly surged, bursting out in all directions.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Enveloping various parts of Black Water Mountain, the Poison Mist was almost tangible. The Sword Qi crisscrossed, and in the blink of an eye, it shattered the substantial Poison Mist.

Accompanied by Sword Qi, resonating through the mountains.

Refining swords to the bone.

All things in heaven and earth can be used as swords.

"What formidable accomplishments in the Sword Dao."

Yun Luo's brows twitched slightly, "Inside and outside of the Nine Provinces, those who possess such a Sword Dao heritage—"

As her thoughts turned,

The myriad Sword Qi between heaven and earth had already dissipated, and the nagging Poison Mist, seemingly rooted in the earth and sky, was also slashed into fragments by the Sword Qi.

Lu Qingfeng's long sword disappeared from his hand, revealing a Jade Purifying Bottle.

Inside the Jade Purifying Bottle was a willow branch, and he held the branch, its leaves dripping with droplets gleaming with tri-colored light.

With a gentle flick.

The Golden Light True Water fell, instantly igniting flames, the great sun surged massively, burning the dense Poison Mist with loud 'crackling' noises. Already fragmented, the mist now crumbled completely, turning into thick black smoke.

Another flick.

The Silver Light True Water fell, and from all around came the eerie shrieks of 'ahh ahh ahh,' followed by wafts of black and green smoke dispersing. The eerie atmosphere of the world vanished completely, and so did the subtle sensation of being watched.

Lu Qingfeng continued without pause, wielding the willow branch, and with one more swing.

The Purple Light True Water fell between the mountains, upon the earth, within the black waters.

Instantly, the colors of heaven and earth transformed.

The black smoke vanished, the black water turned crystal clear, the gray, foggy world, for a moment, regained clarity.

Once a land avoided by all due to Poison Mist.

Now, it had become a pure land, brimming with Spiritual Energy, truly flourishing.

"Three Light True Water, truly a first-rate divine water for opening up a Spirit Land."

Seeing the sudden transformation of heaven and earth, Lu Qingfeng glanced into the Jade Purifying Bottle in his hand, a hint of fervor in his eyes.

Originally, the Poison Mist was to be cleared across twelve hundred miles, but Lu Qingfeng stopped at nine hundred miles and tossed the remaining bit of the 'Three Light True Water' into the Mustard Space.

"..."

Yun Luo surveyed the nine hundred miles, and her gaze towards Lu Qingfeng carried a trace of inexplicable emotion.

Lu Qingfeng was already adept at such greedy acts.

Ignoring Yun Luo.

After dispelling the Poison Mist,

Normally, Lu Qingfeng should bring out the seventy-two poles of the Sun, Moon, and Stars Banner bestowed by the Yu Mountain Sect, set up a Great Array, connect with the celestial bodies, and be able to summon the Demon Suppression Marshal and Divine Generals at will, marking the completion of his fortified dwelling.

However, Lu Qingfeng wasn't in a rush.

Instead, he waved his hand grandly.

And before him landed muscular, ten zhang tall giants, with gray sashes on their heads, thundering onto the ground.

Upon closer count,

There were three hundred.

[Daoist Soldier: Moving Mountain Warriors]

[Grade: High-level]

[Derivation Technique: Five times enhancement]

[Description: Capable of carrying mountains, moving as swiftly as flying, a top-tier Daoist Soldier for arranging mountain gates and altering mountainous locations]

"This is——"

Seeing the three hundred Moving Mountain Warriors, Yun Luo's expression finally changed, revealing astonishment.

It was truly because the aura of these Moving Mountain Warriors was profound, linked with the mountains and the earth, standing on the ground, they resembled majestic mountains. Each Moving Mountain Warrior's aura was comparable to that of a Jiedan True Man.

As they moved,

The earth thundered.

Arriving before a mountain peak, with the power to uproot mountains and overwhelming presence, sitting upon the earth, they drew the earth's veins, unshakeable. Mountains hundreds of zhang tall, over a thousand zhang tall, under the thunderous rumbling of falling rocks, were lifted onto their shoulders by the Moving Mountain Warriors.

"This—"

Yun Luo's astonishment deepened.

Such mountains, even Primordial Spirit Practitioners could shatter them or level them to the ground effortlessly. But lifting them so easily required remarkable Moving Mountain Skills, or mastery of Moving Mountain Techniques, capable of commanding divine spirits to do so.

But these warriors,

Neither were they Primordial Spirit Practitioners.

Nor were they divine spirits commanding rivers and mountains.

How could they possess such Divine Skills?

Yun Luo's gaze rested on the three hundred Moving Mountain Warriors, her thoughts racing to discern which lineage in the world held such astonishing heritage, possessing such fearless Daoist Soldiers.

After a long while.

She found nothing.

"Moving Mountain Warriors."

Lu Qingfeng stood atop Black Water Mountain, seeing the astonishment on Yun Luo's face, seeing her deep in thought, he couldn't help but smile.

These 'Moving Mountain Warriors' were one of his many gains from the Barbarian God Realm.

It was a method of refining Daoist Soldiers brought from the Earth Immortal World by the lineage of Taoyuan.

He had once attacked the Taoyuan Immortal Sect, not only killing the Reincarnated True Immortals but also kidnapping many Moving Mountain Warriors. After deciphering their secrets, he mastered their refining method.

They were originally Mid-level Daoist Soldiers, in terms of mystery and potential, even above the Dutian Ghost Generals and Xuanming Yin Soldiers.

But it was only logical.

If too weak, how could they move the mountains of the Earth Immortal World?

After deciphering them, Lu Qingfeng enhanced them five times in one go, turning them into High-level Daoist Soldiers, with even greater potential and might. However, due to the short time, although he refined three hundred Moving Mountain Warriors, each with strength comparable to a Jiedan True Man, further advancement would require tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of years of hard cultivation.

Moreover, Moving Mountain Warriors, function entirely in 'moving mountains'.

The three hundred warriors before him, with their immense strength, could move mountains, but when it came to combat, they were too cumbersome. If they threw mountains, even Primordial Spirit Practitioners would have to retreat. But their slow movements allowed Jiedan True Men to easily evade.

Useless in battle.

Lu Qingfeng, having nothing else to do, refined three hundred, which now came in handy.

This indeed shocked Yun Luo.

A heritage from the Earth Immortal World, no matter how knowledgeable Yun Luo was, she was at a loss.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The three hundred Moving Mountain Warriors moved as fast as flying, each bearing a mountain, shouting cadences, and stepping forth on the land.

Causing the earth to quake.

Causing the mountains to shake.

Such activities eventually alerted all sides.

Beams of tunneling light arrived, from the east, west, south, each bearing a mighty aura sweeping across the earth, thunderously descending upon Black Water Mountain.