Volume 3 Chapter 27
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Volume 3 Chapter 27: The Next Day (End) – Mutation
Xu Qingfan had never imagined a person’s roar could be so powerful. Words like "resounding through the heavens" and "shook the soul" were merely adjectives in the face of this terrifying roar, unable to convey its formidable might.
The roar’s immense power was most evident in the fact that the ‘Dark Rain Barrier’, one of the Liuhe Gate’s supreme techniques, shattered in no time under the mighty force of the roar.
As the roar echoed, the once powerful blue rain within the ‘Dark Rain Barrier’ abruptly stopped, and the dense Water Spirit Qi dissipated invisibly in a short time. From the edge of what was once a blue world, tiny cracks began to appear, quickly connecting and fracturing like shattering glass, transforming back into the primal Water Spirit Qi and fading away into the world.
Although it was only a ‘Dark Rain Barrier’ set up by three cultivators who had just reached the Lingji Stage, not even showcasing one percent of its true power, Xu Qingfan and the others could clearly feel its strength earlier. Now, for it to be destroyed completely by just a single roar hints at the unimaginable power of the roar.
Hearing this terrifying roar, the people’s faces inside the ‘Dark Rain Barrier’ changed dramatically, instantly recalling yesterday’s events. Moreover, the roar had caused everyone’s eardrums to hurt and their chests to churn, even with the ‘Dark Rain Barrier’ as a shield; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
When Deng Tianao saw the "Dark Rain Barrier" slowly shattering with the loud roar, his face turned pale. He had already used up a lot of his Spirit Qi. The "Dark Rain Barrier" was his greatest reliance; without it, he had no confidence in stopping Xu Qingfan and the others. This meant he could no longer keep his secret of practicing the "Purple Womb Car." Thinking about how the elders in his sect would impose rules upon discovering his practice of the "Purple Womb Car," his previously calm expression turned to despair.
However, Xu Qingfan and the others showed no signs of joy upon seeing the "Dark Rain Barrier" shatter because they didn’t know if the person who caused the roar was a friend or a foe. If the newcomer meant no harm, the barrier breaking was a good thing. But if the person had ill intentions, it would be difficult for them to put up any resistance given their current state.
Upon noticing changes, the battle between Jin Qinghan, the other three, and Chou Xuan came to a halt, with each quickly returning to their comrades.
At this moment, Chou Xuan kept his eyes shut, appearing calm and composed, without the exhaustion expected after a fierce battle. His clothing was even untouched. In contrast, Jin Qinghan, Lv Qingshang, and Wang Qingjun were in a sorry state, covered in wounds and pale-faced. Jin Qinghan’s spirit pet, Little Gold, with injured wings, couldn’t fly, clearly having been at a disadvantage in the earlier fight.
"That blind-like fellow’s wind-based Taoist spells are incredible. His control over Taoist spell is the best I’ve seen, and we couldn’t do anything against him," Lv Qingshang said to Xu Qingfan, sounding slightly discouraged.
Xu Qingfan merely nodded slightly upon hearing this, his eyes firmly fixed on the place where the barrier had broken. With the "Dark Rain Barrier" shattered, the Liuhe Gate cultivators could no longer trap the Jiuhua Gate people. Even though everyone’s Spirit Qi was depleted, they still had a way to escape Deng Tianao’s attacks. What concerned Xu Qingfan now was the identity of the person behind the roar.
Seeing Xu Qingfan’s gaze, the Jiuhua Gate members also turned their eyes towards the spot where the "Dark Rain Barrier" was broken.
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After the "Dark Rain Barrier" broke, Spirit Qi rippled, smoke roiling around everyone. Despite this, the seven within the barrier paid no heed to the surrounding smoke, their expressions solemn as they looked at the ruined spot of the "Dark Rain Barrier."
In the midst of the swirling smoke, three sharp sounds pierced the air, and then three disciples dressed as Taoists from the "Liuhe Gate" came flying out of the smoke, landing heavily in front of everyone. Their eyes were closed, and they were unconscious, clearly thrown here after being subdued.
Following this, five figures slowly emerged from the mist. As the smoke dissipated and they moved closer, everyone could finally see what the newcomers looked like.
Although there were five people arriving, everyone on the scene was without exception focused on the one in the lead. Despite his imposing and overwhelming presence, he looked like a child, his face dirty and messy, his limbs adorned with golden rings that jingled as he walked.
The four people behind him were dressed similarly, and although they were at the Lingji Stage of cultivation, their demeanor lacked the sophistication expected of such a level. They appeared terrified and cautious in front of the childlike leader, not daring to get close to him at all.
These five individuals were the disciples representing the "Eight Wilderness Hall" in the current Newcomer Competition. The childlike leader was the one who had just released that mighty roar.
Thinking about this, Feng Qingtian and the others took a closer look at him, puzzled as to how such a slender figure could produce such a terrifying sound. Then they turned their gaze to Xu Qingfan, evidently remembering the "Sky Howling Clan" legend Xu Qingfan had mentioned.
Aware of the gazes from the four of Jiuhua Gate, Xu Qingfan gave a solemn nod.
When the five from "Eight Wilderness Hall" were about thirty yards from the group from Jiuhua Gate, they all stopped. The three factions stood in a triangular formation, silently facing each other.
By now, the surrounding smoke had finally settled, revealing Huandao Island’s scenery once more before everyone’s eyes.
Although it had only been a short while since they last saw the sights of Huandao Island, Xu Qingfan and the others felt as if a long time had passed.
"Huang Xie, what are you doing here? You’ve disrupted my plans without reason. Have you forgotten the alliance between our two clans?" Deng Tianao’s eyes burned with anger, but he seemed wary of Huang Xie, so his tone remained calm.
The three Liuhe Gate disciples who had just been thrown in had somehow been revived and stood behind Deng Tianao, their eyes filled with fear as they looked at Huang Xie. Yet, they showed no reaction to Deng Tianao’s suddenly aged appearance.
Hearing Deng Tianao’s words, Xu Qingfan’s eyes flashed with seriousness. He hadn’t expected that Liuhe Gate had, at some point, formed an alliance with Eight Wilderness Hall. As a result, this not only posed a greater threat to Jiuhua Gate’s status as the Immortal Realm Holy Land but also made the situation for him and his companions even more perilous.
"Hand over the Seven-colored Deer you’ve acquired these days." Huang Xie ignored Deng Tianao’s words and spoke coldly to everyone present.
"You…" Deng Tianao was so taken aback by Huang Xie’s blunt words that he could only point silently, although his expression was filled with anger, his eyes flickered uncertainly.
Huang Xie glanced at Deng Tianao expressionlessly and was about to take action when his face suddenly changed slightly, and he looked toward the center of Huandao Island.
The moment Huang Xie’s expression changed, everyone else also turned to look toward the center of Huandao Island.
In the middle of Huandao Island stood a dense forest, and the teleportation array leading to Zhantai was located there.
At that moment, everyone suddenly felt an incredibly strong fluctuation of Spirit Qi, as if dozens of Condensed Core Stage cultivators were using their full power.
Then, a thunderous roar suddenly erupted from the center of Huandao Island, more powerful than Huang Xie’s mighty shout. A mushroom-shaped cloud rose slowly from there with the intense booming sound.
Upon noticing this unusual event, everyone’s expressions changed dramatically. It wasn’t just because of the strong Spirit Qi fluctuation and the explosion; more importantly, it happened where the teleportation array to Zhantai was located.
