Chapter 47

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Chapter 47

Before this moment, Gong Wu had never fought so closely alongside Ji Yang.

When she was young, she always stood far away beside the main hall, clutching a broom and watching those disciples who had connected their Spiritual Orifices.

Due to her poor roots, she could barely comprehend some of the lessons at Miande Palace.

But now, she stood this close to him.

Every night and day, he had held her hand tightly, patiently teaching her each sword move until she understood, and now, it all became part of the vast spiritual energy.

Like birds born with perfect wings, like all martial arts and techniques seamlessly merging into her blood.

Ji Yang only whispered in a hushed tone, and the two of them instinctively separated, their silhouettes flickering and vanishing into the air.

Just as Tu Xuixin had once split open He Zhao Li’s back, his disciple moved with an equally astonishing speed, instantly flipping behind the Abyss Master to deliver a devastating blow!

The feathered serpent continued to exhale clouds of mist, relentlessly spreading its toxic gas in all directions.

The Old Abyss Master felt a sudden gust of wind brush against the back of his neck, and in that instant, Gong Wu struck down with ferocious precision!

“Boom!”

Blood gushed from his throat, and even as his chest was pierced, his eyes remained wide with disbelief.

Impossible, impossible!

How could anyone move so swiftly, so undetectably?

Gong Wu had thrust with all her might, yet the strike failed to penetrate the Golden Core in his dantian. She cursed inwardly, realizing the gravity of the situation.

The Abyss Master’s cultivation had elevated his body far beyond that of a mortal; a single stab would not be enough to end him!

The Old Man coughed up dark, murky blood, his hand gripping the umbrella tip embedded in his back with savage force, yanking it free.

But as he turned to confront Gong Wu, a cold flash of light sliced across his chest, severing his head cleanly from his body!

Gong Wu attacked from behind, while Ji Yang struck from the front—a perfect pincer maneuver!

At that moment, the qilin fan in Ji Yang’s hand blazed with radiant light, absorbing every trace of blood from its surface, leaving it spotless and pristine.

The fan’s razor-sharp edge, tempered by the Demon Realm and the Bamboo Grove, effortlessly cleaved through the Old Demon’s chest, revealing the spinning Golden Core within!

The head of the Old Abyss Master tumbled through the air, his voice shrill as he cried out, “Xuisheng! Xuisheng!”

In the next instant, the feathered serpent thrashed violently, its tail lashing out and nearly knocking both attackers to the ground.

Tu Xuisheng locked eyes with Tu Xuixin, his hand snatching the falling head of the Old Abyss Master. As the serpent’s tail coiled around his arm, he vanished into the swirling vortex barrier!

With their leader suddenly defeated, the thousands of soldiers from the Southern Abyss remained in disarray, their focus now shifting to seizing the scroll and ransacking the Satin Red Workshop!

“This is bad—Master Qin is in danger!”

Yan Fangji swiftly reinforced the protective shield around his disciples and soared forward, sword in hand.

“Little Wu, Ji Yang, let’s go assist them!”

Freed from the feathered serpent’s miasma, the righteous disciples, who had been cornered, finally rallied against the invading demonic army. Swords clashed, spells flew, and the battle grew increasingly desperate.

Cultivation was a path of hardship, while falling into darkness came all too easily. Even with the high cultivation levels of the masters and disciples present, they were still outnumbered by the relentless demonic forces.

Yet, in the midst of the stalemate, a silver crane umbrella rose into the air, its ribs bursting open like sharp thorns!

The qilin fan, infused with magical energy, swept forward, unleashing a scorching gale that hurled countless crane feathers into the chaotic fray. The monsters, caught off guard, scrambled to evade the onslaught!

The onlookers gasped in awe as Gong Wu wielded the umbrella staff, her hands swiftly forming seals, while Ji Yang fanned the flames of their combined power. Their Celestial Stairs spirit weapons resonated once more, their synergy undeniable!

The feathered blades and fiery winds, not yet fully unleashed, grew even more lethal, forcing the demons into a frantic retreat!

“Fall back, fall back!!”

Commands from the demon realm leaders echoed from all directions: “Retreat, retreat!!”

The chaotic gong signaled the call to withdraw, but many of the soldiers, too eager for battle, had already fallen. Those still standing struggled to advance, their knees pierced by unseen daggers.

Gong Wu spun the umbrella staff in reverse, the spirit jade guiding the crane feathers back to her. In their flight, they cut down several lingering monsters, their cries silenced forever.

Only then did Ji Yang retreat to her side, his gaze lingering on her for a moment, a flicker of something unspoken in his eyes.

“Your Disguise Technique has faded.”

“Damn it.” Gong Wu reached up to touch her face. “I was too busy fighting the Abyss Master to maintain it.”

Did everyone see her?!

The girl instinctively glanced around, and many were already staring in shock, clearly realizing that the formidable figure from Moonfire Valley had changed her appearance.

Could she be—could she really be—

“It’s her!!” The Old Man from Zhi Bai Guan, who had been shouting wildly earlier, shrieked: “She’s Gong Wu!!”

A glint of hostility flashed in Ji Yang’s eyes as he prepared to speak first.

Unexpectedly, the Old Man suddenly dropped to his knees with a thud, kowtowing to Gong Wu.

“It’s her!! She saved the lives of me and my son!!!”

If it hadn’t been for the crane feathers that pierced the heart of that mad demonic soldier, he would have been torn to pieces by now!

“It’s Gong Wu!”

More people began murmuring to each other, her name spreading like wildfire.

“So she’s Gong Wu?!”

“The one the Demon Realm is desperate to capture!!”

“I saw it with my own eyes—she nearly pierced the Abyss Master’s Golden Core just now—how terrifyingly strong!”

Qin Cuohua, though internally injured, managed to stay on her feet thanks to her true energy.

Blood splattered across her face from the chaos, and leaning on her sword, she spat out angrily, “Ba Jing Tower!”

“Today, with thirty Immortal Sects gathered here, you’ve openly rebelled!!”

Ba Jing Tower was already in disarray, and the tower master who had first betrayed them had fled with the demons in an instant, leaving the disciples to exchange bewildered glances.

“Master Qin, our sect leader knew nothing about this!!”

“Ba Jing Tower has eight major branches; the tower master must have been colluding with He Zhao Li for a long time!!”

“We at Ba Jing Tower have no ties to the Demon Realm, absolutely none!”

“Master Qin, we must act swiftly,” Yan Fangji stepped forward, cupping his fists, “Please separate the male and female disciples of the various Immortal Sects and check everyone for any signs of the Eye Serpent!”

“Not just the scalp; check the perineum thoroughly as well. It’s best to have two people watching from front and back, to prevent any eyes from moving unnoticed!”

Qin Cuohua caught her breath and quickly responded, “Check everyone, make sure no one is overlooked!”

Thinking of the hidden danger he had failed to notice, Tu Xuixin immediately spoke up, “It’s best to rub the skin with dry towels; be wary of a Paper Person taking over!”

At this, many disciples around them paled.

But with the demons gone, everyone was already on high alert; there was no chance of escape now.

Qin Cuohua, wounded internally, entrusted her trusted Uncle to transform two flagpoles into large tents, allowing the male and female disciples to enter and thoroughly check their clothing and conditions.

Before long, cries of surprise echoed from within the tent.

“What’s that on you?!”

“It’s really there, it’s really there; don’t come any closer!!”

The abbot of Great Wuxiang Temple stood firmly in front of the male disciples’ tent, while the female leader of Bao Pu Mansion guarded the entrance to the female disciples’ tent.

Even the most formidable demonic cultivators dared not cause trouble at this moment; when their divine consciousness was expelled, they could only force themselves to remain silent, desperately seeking any chance to escape.

After nearly a thousand people had undergone two thorough inspections, the results were chilling.

There were seventy-two disciples with abnormal eyes, and a total of forty-two Paper Persons had been expelled.

“How could this happen—” Qin Cuohua held her forehead, backing up against the wall. “Clearly, everyone was thoroughly searched when registering for the assembly.”

Were these hidden dangers planted before the Yuan Xian Immortal Assembly began, or had they spread this far during the assembly?!

“At least now we can consider ourselves truly safe,” the abbot chanted, “Amitabha,” and added, “These Paper Persons not only seize people’s minds but also serve as hidden arrows that sow discord among our sects.”

Every sixty years, our ancestors hosted this grand assembly to promote harmony and connection, not to make all attendees suspicious of one another.

Killing the heart by murder—that tactic from the Demon Realm is indeed vicious.

Qin Cuohua appeared exhausted and disoriented; she struggled to maintain her composure while discussing how to handle these anomalies with the High-ranking Individuals from various Immortal Sects. After a long while, she turned her gaze back to Gong Wu.

“There is one more matter that needs to be decided immediately.”

She hesitated, glancing at Ba Jing Tower and the surrounding crowd.

“Miss Liu Feng used a false name to join the register, which, by tradition, is against the rules.”

“But tell me, which Immortal Sect here hasn’t been harassed and offended by the Abyss of Weeping in the last hundred years?”

“Miss Gong and the esteemed ones from Moonfire Valley avenged us for the suffering we’ve endured these years, even nearly slaying the Abyss Master in his own chariot!”

“I, Qin, boldly propose that we make an exception for her and still offer the lucky formation!”

Under normal circumstances, this matter would have sparked heated debates, with different sects arguing back and forth.

But everyone present… were survivors who had lived through a life-and-death situation.

The Demon Realm suffered losses of nearly a thousand, yet nearly a hundred among the Immortal Sects had died or been grievously wounded today.

No matter what, this young couple before them were the pivotal figures who had turned the tide.

“Give it to her!! Give it to her!!”

“It originally belonged to Moonfire Valley; I have no objections—”

“No objections, just send it to them!!”

Gong Wu let out a sigh of relief, feeling a faint sense of dread.

Now that the sudden battle had entered its concluding phase, people supported each other to the healing hall, while some sat down to meditate, eyes closed and murmuring softly.

Compared to the impacts other Immortal Sects faced, Moonfire Valley had emerged from the ordeal unscathed.

They dispelled the barrier and helped Ji Kai and Du Ren return to rest.

Along the way, Ji Yang walked beside Tu Xuixin and remained silent for a long time.

Tu Xuixin, however, appeared much more at ease; he smiled and said, “If you want to talk, just talk.”

“Seeing Tu Xuisheng’s face, I feel that it’s still more pleasing to look at you, Master.”

“You brat,” Tu Xuixin pretended to be angry and playfully slapped Ji Yang’s arm.

Ji Yang didn’t dodge and spoke with sincerity.

“Master.” He wanted to take another look at Gong Wu in that moment; his heart felt a sharp tug from the Path of Emotionless, but he suppressed the thought.

“Is it because I am also gifted that you agreed to my practice of the Path of Emotionless?”

Only now, upon learning about Tu Xuisheng’s past, did he begin to realize something.

His Master had been closer to Gong Wu in the past; sometimes, when he looked at Ji Yang, it was as if memories surfaced, leaving him in silence for a long time.

Tu Xuixin still recalled the intense gaze from his brother earlier and pressed his hand against his brow.

“If you were a bit less gifted, I would definitely advise you to find a good girl and live a happy life together.”