Xuanyin Resounded Across One Hundred Thousand Li! Fourth Update! (7/60)
Standing atop the Great Rift Valley, Lu Qingfeng watched the four dukes of Starshine Floating City depart into the distance.
His thoughts wavered, and he finally shook his head.
"It's not the right time yet."
"Let's consolidate the territory controlled by Augustine. Guangyuan Immortal Sect will be in its initial stages of development before we discuss recruitment."
A duke, a powerful figure, is not someone who can be easily recruited into your ranks!
In the Material World, the Lord of the Thirty-Sixth Layer Abyss is the strongest.
Below that are the dukes and lords.
In other words, whether it is the Lord of the Abyss, a Grand Duke, or an ordinary Duke, they all belong to the category of Duke-level lords.
The Grand Duke is a top-tier expert among ordinary dukes, possessing the ability to fight against many opponents, so he is listed separately and called 'Grand Duke'.
The First Layer the vast Heaven's Punishment Abyss only has ninety-nine Grand Dukes.
It has extremely high gold content.
The Lord of the Abyss is the strongest among the ninety-nine Grand Dukes, possessing the ability to crush the other ninety-eight Grand Dukes, which enabled him to seize power and suppress countless abyssal creatures.
Augustine.
The Great Duke of Thorns.
He is one of the ninety-nine dukes in the First Layer of the abyss.
He is the master of the area within eight thousand miles of the Thorn Grand Rift, and is undoubtedly a top expert of the First Layer of the Abyss.
Faced with the renowned Augustine, Lu Qingfeng originally planned to digest all his experience points two years later before dealing with him. However, plans don't always go as expected. The Demon-Subduing Golden Ring revealed after overcoming the Heavenly Tribulation triggered a series of events.
This ultimately led to the Abyss army launching a full-scale attack on the Starshine Floating City.
Lu Qingfeng did not hesitate.
They went straight to the Thorn Grand Rift and started fighting.
Rumored to be powerful and unpredictable, with an invincible abyssal army stretching for eight thousand miles, Augustine's true form is a cluster of Wicked Thorns. Firstly, they are difficult to deal with, with countless branches that are hard to resist. Secondly, even with an advantage, it is difficult to completely sever all of their countless branches, making it impossible to utterly destroy Augustine.
Pity.
Augustine met Lu Qingfeng.
Ghostly Yin Soldier Ghost General guarded the scene.
Divine Ability powers and magical Law Artifact were unleashed.
He shattered countless thorns, captured souls and spirits, and easily annihilated the 'Thorn Duke,' who had obvious advantages but also significant weaknesses.
The soul is suppressed in the Eight-Scenery Tower.
Even so, the four people in Starshine Floating City, including Roriel, were still Duke-level experts, only half a level lower than Lu Qingfeng in terms of strength. It would be extremely difficult to persuade them to pledge allegiance and become his subordinates at his beck and call.
I'll just keep quiet for now and wait for the future.
No rush.
Having accumulated knowledge over sixteen lifetimes, Lu Qingfeng's foundation was so profound that even Celestial Immortal being reincarnated and descended to the mortal realm might not be able to match it.
Once this accumulation is transformed into strength over a period of time, it will be easy to sweep through the competition.
Recruiting subordinates.
Develop influence.
There's no need to rush. With Lu Qingfeng's strength, he's more than capable of holding off any enemy in the First Layer of the abyss. He can suppress one side, develop his power gradually, and sooner or later become invincible in this world.
Collect your thoughts.
Lu Qingfeng looked down at the desolate and ruined Thorn Grand Rift, his eyes expressionless.
Looking into the distance, the majestic mountains stretch for hundreds of miles to the north of the Thorn Grand Rift. "Let's call this mountain 'Abyss-Suppressing Mountain,' which can serve as the gate of the Guangyuan Immortal Sect!"
With a wave of his sleeve.
A stone tablet, three zhang tall, fell down, inscribed with—
Abyss-Suppressing Mountain!
Time passes.
News of the killing of Thorn Grand Duke Augustine of Thorns, the bloodbath and capture of the Thorn Grand Rift, swept through the First Layer of the Heaven's Punishment Abyss like a hurricane.
The world was shocked.
The name 'Grand Duke Guangyuan' spread from Starshine Floating City, instantly elevating him to the ranks of top experts on the First Layer of the Abyss, replacing the original 'Grand Duke Thorns' position.
Some enthusiasts have ranked the top fighters in the First Layer of the abyss based on their battle records.
Augustine the Thorn Duke was ranked eighty-first among the ninety-nine dukes.
Lu Qingfeng's killing of Augustine immediately placed him eighty-first. Many even believe that the Grand Duke Guangyuan's ranking was far higher.
Lu Qingfeng ignored all the outside debates.
He was solely focused on arranging Abyss-Suppressing Mountain.
The layers of formations transformed into a grand mountain gate formation, enveloping the hundred-mile-long Abyss-Suppressing Mountain.
Abyss-Suppressing Mountain is located on one side of the Thorn Grand Rift. Augustine resides here, so it is naturally not an ordinary place. Blessed by heaven and earth and empowered by the will of the abyss, this place is a rare and precious cultivation ground.
However, upon closer examination, it is more suitable for the survival and cultivation of evil abyssal Devil Creature like Augustine.
Lu Qingfeng set up an array, reversing the fundamental nature of the area.
The Nine-Heavens Astral Wind swept through the Great Rift Valley, the gale raging day and night, until the evil, hatred, and gloom accumulated over ten thousand years vanished into nothingness.
The Stellar Formation connects to the stars, sun, and moon.
The Mountains-and-Rivers Formation governs the land and its mountains.
Lu Qingfeng is still lacking in skill in moving mountains and changing peaks, but changing the earth's veins and energy is not difficult if no one stops him or any powerful cultivators suppress him.
The Spirit Gathering Array gathers boundless Spiritual Qi from all directions.
The power of the sun, moon, and stars descended, spreading over an area of more than a hundred miles. The mountains, rivers, and ley lines converged with Abyss-Suppressing Mountain as their head, causing a change in their positions.
In just a few days, the once chaotic and Thorn Grand Rift was transformed.
The Spiritual Qi is filled with spiritual energy and ethereal beauty.
Deep within the abyss, a celestial mountain and gate stood majestically. Like a lotus flower, it emerged from the mud unsullied, standing aloof from the world, exuding an air of otherworldly grandeur.
This series of formations continued for a full twenty-seven days.
Lu Qingfeng then stopped.
Yin Soldier Ghost General lined up for miles, their ferocious power, which had swept through the Thorn Grand Rift in blood, caused all the evil and powerful abyssal Devil Creature, as well as Lord Rank mages and warriors, to only dare to gaze from afar and watch as Abyss-Suppressing Mountain changed at a visible speed.
Certainly.
They were unaware of the name 'Abyss-Suppressing Mountain' and thought it was the Thorn Grand Rift.
I was extremely curious.
However, the seventy-two powerful Dutian Ghost Generals, whose aura was comparable to that of dukes, and the three thousand six hundred Dark Nether Yin Soldiers, whose strength was comparable to that of the Blazing Sun Archmage, guarded the void, and no one dared to cross the boundary.
At the Abyss-Suppressing Mountain.
Lu Qingfeng walked step by step through the void. It was as if there was a ladder to heaven beneath his feet, and in an instant he arrived at the summit of Abyss-Suppressing Mountain.
"The three peaks stand as if about to collapse, with emerald cliffs and crimson valleys opening up like palms. The White Emperor's Gold Essence circulates primordial energy, forming lotus flowers from stone and platforms from clouds."
The three peaks of Abyss-Suppressing Mountain stand tall.
The North Peak is sheer on all sides, crowned with scenic clouds above and connected to the earth's veins below. It stands out majestically, like Cloud Platform, which Lu Qingfeng calls 'Cloud Platform Peak'.
Above the Cloud Platform, there is a strange rock that resembles a lotus flower.
Exposed to wind and sun, it possesses a touch of divine charm. Sitting cross-legged upon it, gazing at the vast sea of clouds while cultivating oneself, one must experience an indescribable and wondrous state—a truly exquisite place for spiritual practice!
At the summit of West Peak, there is a giant rock shaped like a lotus petal, which Lu Qingfeng calls 'Lotus Flower Peak'.
The South Peak is covered with lush trees and has a serene environment. Its beautiful shape resembles a fairy holding flowers, hence the name "Fairy Peak".
Lu Qingfeng landed on the north side of Cloud Platform Peak, on a stone lotus platform, and sat down on it.
He reached out and made a sweeping motion in the air, and a Law Artifact landed in his hand.
Like a conch shell, it appeared unremarkable at first glance. Lu Qingfeng's True Essence surged, activating his magical Law Artifact, and he proclaimed aloud—
"I, Guangyuan, have gained access to the secrets of heaven by beheading Augustine. Two years from now, I will preach the Mystic Sect Dao at Abyss-Suppressing Mountain. All beings in the abyss who are destined to hear my teachings are welcome to come and listen."
The sound was clear and could be heard clearly within a radius of several dozen feet.
After traveling several dozen feet, the sound gradually weakened. However, the conch-shaped magical Law Artifact in Lu Qingfeng's hand rippled with a mysterious light, broke free from Lu Qingfeng's grasp, and rose into the air, growing larger as it faced the wind.
A profound mystery erupted.
The sound emitted by Lu Qingfeng was so powerful that it did not dissipate, but spread in all directions through the conch shell.
"I, Guangyuan, have gained access to the secrets of heaven by beheading Augustine. Two years from now, I will preach the Mystic Sect Dao at Abyss-Suppressing Mountain. All beings in the abyss who are destined to hear my teachings are welcome to come and listen."
Suddenly.
Within a radius of ten thousand miles, all Spirit Birth, both in the heavens and on the earth, heard Lu Qingfeng's words. They were as if right beside their ears, resounding and awakening. Even those in the midst of cultivation, even those fast asleep, could hear them clearly.
Guangyuan.
"Abyss-Suppressing Mountain".
And with the sound, a Daoist priest in green robes, exuding an air of otherworldly elegance, appeared in my mind. I had clearly never heard of 'Abyss-Suppressing Mountain' before, yet a celestial mountain appeared in my the Unseen, with clouds rolling and stars bathing it, and rivers flowing and turning, making it a place I would never want to leave. Furthermore, there was a guide in my mind pointing out the location of Abyss-Suppressing Mountain.
In a short time.
The abyss, stretching ten thousand miles, trembled.
All races, creatures of the abyss, and even various abyssal Devil Creature born of nature, headed toward Abyss-Suppressing Mountain, guided by their minds, with a mixture of belief and doubt.
The wind sweeps away the clouds.
The abyss is in turmoil.
"Two years later, the abyss of preaching!"
Lu Qingfeng's sleeves fluttered, and the 'Xuanyin Conch' disappeared into them.
Starshine Floating City.
The four dukes had long since returned.
The external threat posed by the Thorn Duke was completely resolved due to the sudden rise of the 'Grand Duke Guangyuan'. Starshine Floating City was then able to focus on resolving its internal troubles and purging its forces.
The purge is still ongoing.
The reconstruction of five major checkpoints, including Echo Lake, is also underway.
A month after Augustine was killed.
A thunderous sound resounded throughout the heavens and earth, sweeping across the entire floating city.
The four dukes gathered immediately.
"It's the Grand Duke Guangyuan!"
"The location of Abyss-Suppressing Mountain is the original site of the Thorn Grand Rift."
Toinby sped into the conference hall and was the first to speak.
A familiar voice.
A familiar figure and face.
It was undoubtedly the same Grand Duke Guangyuan we saw in the Thorn Grand Rift that day.
But--
"The Grand Duke Guangyuan killed Augustine, and now he's caused such a commotion. What do you think the Grand Duke Guangyuan is trying to do?"
Duke Doyle frowned.
"What else can we do?"
"They simply want to establish themselves in the Thorn Grand Rift and recruit powerful individuals from all directions."
Toinby's eyes gleamed with a strange light. "This is the first time I've ever seen it done this way."
The distance from the Thorn Grand Rift to Starshine Floating City is more than ten thousand miles. The fact that the sound could travel such a vast distance and resonate throughout Starshine Floating City is a feat that alone is enough to move Toinby.
"It's probably not that simple."
Duke Doyle shook his head, recalling the horrific scene he had witnessed in the Thorn Grand Rift that day, and felt that this Grand Duke Guangyuan was too mysterious.
"You'll know when you go and see for yourself in two years."
The four dukes discussed for a long time in the meeting hall, but could not reach a conclusion. Finally, Duke Roriel gave a summary.
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