Zhang Lingyun's Blood-colored Sword Qi was firmly locked by more than a dozen Method Formula, and the light of his Golden Body of Merit had dimmed to the point of being like a flickering candle.
Fine beads of sweat appeared at the corners of her reddened eyes, and the cracks on her broken sword were spreading at a visible speed—if this continued, she would undoubtedly be defeated.
"Hahaha, I love group fights the most!"
A hearty laugh suddenly pierced the battle clouds, exploding like a thunderclap.
Ye Liushang arrived under the moonlight, his Greensteel Sword pointing diagonally at the ground, its blade gleaming with a cold, eerie light.
Before he even arrived, his killing intent spread like a tide, directly forcing one of the Third Rank Immortal who was besieging Zhang Lingyun to retreat three steps!
"It's been years since I've had a real fight, so I'll use you as practice."
Before the words were even finished, the Greensteel Sword had already transformed into a silver streak, aiming straight for the Immortal's throat.
The Immortal hastily summoned a Jade Shield, but it was shredded by the Sword Qi. Before he could even scream, his throat was slit by the sword!
Who is it?
Seeing a Third Rank Immortal being instantly killed by a single sword strike, the rest of the crowd were all terrified.
Before they could react, ten more figures joined the battle like ghosts.
These people, some with black robes covering their faces, others with red hair and fangs, all exuded a sinister aura, their killing intent almost tangible.
They exchanged a glance with Ye Liushang, and without a word, each locked onto their target, unleashing a barrage of deadly moves!
With the Twelve Immortals intervening, Zhang Lingyun's pressure was greatly reduced.
Her reddened eyes swept over the newly arrived reinforcements, then she secretly glanced back at Zhang Yu.
She knew that these "reinforcements" must have been summoned by Zhang Yu using the Imperial Decree to Protect the King to support the emperor.
Just then, a white figure suddenly rushed out from among the Twelve Immortals, heading straight for Zhu Wuyuan!
"Little Girl, you ruined my Incarnation. This score needs to be settled!"
The newcomer was none other than the Boundless Immortal Fairy.
She was dressed in white, her face was beautiful, but her eyes were filled with boundless hatred.
Not long ago, her Spiritual Sense Incarnation was forced to be destroyed by Zhu Wuyuan, and she has always kept this grudge in her heart.
Now that his true form has descended, his strength far surpasses that of before.
Zhu Wuyuan's face turned deathly pale. She sensed the undisguised Killing Intent emanating from the Boundless Immortal Fairy, which was specifically aimed at her!
"Junior sister, hide behind me!"
Meng Hai stepped forward and blocked Zhu Wuyuan's path without hesitation.
He formed a mudra with his hands and recited aloud. "The Six Arts of the Gentleman —Rites, Music, Archery, Charioteering, Calligraphy, and Mathematics!"
In an instant, six illusory figures appeared behind him:
The musician strummed the strings, and the sound waves rippled outwards, dispelling most of the Yin Baleful Qi emanating from the Boundless Immortal Fairy.
The writer wielded the brush, and the ink characters transformed into chains, attempting to bind her hands and feet;
The archer drew his bow, and a Golden Light arrow pointed directly at the Boundless Immortal Fairy's brow.
The driver spurred his horse, and the chariot, pulled by four golden dragons, crashed into her with a deafening roar;
The person holding the ritual object presents the jade tablet, which radiates a holy light, dispelling the surrounding Yin Qi.
The archer nocks an arrow, the arrow itself imbued with Awe-Inspiring Righteous Qi, forming a pincer attack with the golden arrow!
"The Six Arts of the Gentleman?"
Unfortunately, your Cultivation is too low!
The Boundless Immortal Fairy snorted coldly, her fingertips surging with Yin Baleful Qi as she unleashed a palm strike!
"Click--"
The six illusory figures shattered instantly, Meng Hai spat out a mouthful of blood, flying backward and crashing heavily at Zhu Wuyuan's feet.
"Senior Brother Meng!"
Zhu Wuyuan exclaimed in surprise and hurriedly helped him up, but his eyes were fixed on Boundless Immortal Fairy, filled with fear.
The Boundless Immortal Fairy slowly walked up to Zhu Wuyuan, her white robes fluttering in the wind. "Little Girl, your death is near."
At this moment, Meng Hai gritted his teeth again and took out another Bamboo Slip from his bosom.
The Bamboo Slip slips floated in the air, their vast energy enveloping him and Zhu Wuyuan, blocking the attack of the Boundless Immortal Fairy.
"You have quite a few good things, but let's see how long your Bamboo Slip can hold me off?"
The Boundless Immortal Fairy sneered and intensified her attack, unleashing Yin Baleful Qi that struck the Bamboo Slip's defenses, causing a series of booming sounds.
Meanwhile, the Twelve Immortals had already finished their battle.
They were all ferocious and evil immortals from ten thousand years ago; dealing with a few low-ranking Land Immortal was a piece of cake for them.
At this moment, three streams of light pierced through the air and landed steadily in Zhang Yu's hands—these were the three Divine Weapon used to suppress the Demon Grotto.
Ye Liushang watched Zhang Yu integrate the Divine Weapon into the Formation, his eyes revealing greed. "Dao Ancestor Li's Divine Weapon are all good stuff."
Zhang Yu, however, was not afraid of them.
These people had Heart Demon Oath to protect him for ten years, and they dared not act recklessly until that time was up.
Zhang Yu glanced at Zhu Wuyuan and Boundless Immortal Fairy, who were still attacking frantically, and said indifferently, "Aren't you going to help?"
"We dare not get involved in that crazy woman's affairs; it's too much trouble..."
Ye Liushang gently shook his head, concealing the greed in his eyes.
Zhang Lingyun silently returned to Zhang Yu's side, watching the Twelve Immortals warily, fearing they might harm Zhang Yu.
"Little Girl, although we are evil people, we are not people who break their promises."
Besides, it's only a ten-year protection period; it's not worth risking breaking our vow to our Heart Demon.
Ye Liushang remained calm and said, "However, it's hard to say what will happen ten years from now."
His words carried a strange undertone.
Zhang Yu thought dismissively, "Ten years from now, of course, it's hard to say."
He has system rewards; one day's cultivation is equivalent to One Year of Cultivation. After ten years, he will naturally not fear the Twelve Immortals.
Both sides had their own plans, but their gazes simultaneously turned to the Boundless Immortal Fairy.
Despite her relentless attacks, the Boundless Immortal Fairy could not break through that Righteous Qi Barrier.
As she felt agitated, she noticed that Zhang Yu and the Twelve Immortals were all looking at her, as if they were making a joke out of her.
The feeling of being looked down upon fueled a surge of Sha Qi within her.
"Break!"
In her rage, she held nothing back, slamming her hands together in a fist, unleashing a torrent of Yin Baleful Qi that resonated with the heavens and earth, causing the wind and clouds to change color!
"Boom--!"
The Bamboo Slip shattered inch by inch under the impact of the Yin Baleful Qi, turning into bamboo dust that filled the sky.
The Righteous Qi Barrier trembled violently, nearly collapsing!
With a fierce shout, the Boundless Immortal Fairy conjured a jet-black needle at her fingertips, aiming it straight for Meng Hai and Zhu Wuyuan's hearts. "Today, neither of you juniors will live!"
At this critical moment—
"Zheng--!"
A faint, ethereal melody drifted from afar, like a spring breeze caressing willows, yet it also contained the hidden power of thunder.
Wherever the music of the zither passed, the Sha Qi in the world was suppressed!
What followed was a powerful force containing the Soundwave Principle, like an invisible giant wave, which collided head-on with the attack of the Boundless Immortal Fairy!
"Bang!"
The Yin Sha Needle was shattered by the impact. The Boundless Immortal Fairy let out a muffled groan, took three steps back, and her eyes were filled with shock and anger.
"Who dares to interfere in my affairs?"
She suddenly looked up, gazing at the horizon—
A middle-aged man in Confucian Robe sat upright on a page of a book, with an Ancient Qin a seven-stringed zither) floating in front of him, its light flowing freely.
His face was gentle, but his eyes were like a deep, still well, unmoving.
"Master!"
Meng Hai exclaimed in delight.
"Father!"
Zhu Wuyuan's voice trembled with excitement.
The Six Arts of the Gentleman —rites, music, archery, charioteering, calligraphy, and mathematics—were also divided into six departments at the Jixia Academy.
The visitor was none other than Zhu Lunbin, the Chief Seat the Music Division at the Jixia Academy.