Arc 15The Zhu Xian Sword Array

Zhang Xiaofan faced accusations over his Buddhist cultivation and Fire Poker as Cangsong’s betrayal brought the Demon Sect to Azure Cloud Mountain. Daoxuan unleashed the Zhu Xian Sword Array to repel the invaders, but collapsed afterward with a reopened, possibly poisoned wound.

  • Daoxuan questioned Zhang Xiaofan about Great Brahma Prajna and the Fire Poker, but Zhang challenged the evidence against him and defended Tian Buyi when Shangguan Ce attacked.
  • The apparent Shangguan Ce was exposed as Zhou Yin, a Longevity Hall assassin, and the Seven-tailed Centipede from Zhang Xiaofan’s Fire Poker bit him.
  • Cangsong stabbed Daoxuan and revealed his betrayal, then joined the Demon Sect as its leaders attacked Azure Cloud Mountain.
  • Zhang Xiaofan pursued Cangsong, killed Zhou Yin and other Demon Sect fighters, and struggled to control the black Blood Flame engulfing him.
  • The One-Armed Elder watched Zhang Xiaofan chant with the Jiemo Bead as the Zhu Xian Ancient Sword stirred in Illusion Moon Cave Abode.
  • Luo Yunji disrupted the fighting by sending the Black Water Mystic Snake after both sides, while Daoxuan returned and the Demon Sect renewed its assault.
  • Daoxuan wielded the Zhu Xian Ancient Sword to unleash the Sword Array, killing and wounding many attackers before Ghost King led the survivors in retreat.
  • Daoxuan fainted into Tian Buyi’s arms, and Wu Dayi warned that dark greenish-black blood at his reopened wound might indicate poison.
Chapters 351–375 Vol. 4 Read

Ch. 351The Righteous Path Gathered

Zhang Xiaofan entered Jade Purity Hall, where Azure Cloud Sect leaders and representatives from Tianyin Temple and Incense Valley had gathered to question him. As Daoxuan prepared to hear from him, Zhang stood calmly before the assembled cultivators.

  • Chang Jian told Zhang Xiaofan that elders from Azure Cloud and visitors from Tianyin Temple and Incense Valley were waiting to ask about his situation.
  • Zhang Xiaofan entered Jade Purity Hall, followed by Song Daren, Tian Linger, and Uncle Wang Er.
  • Zhang Xiaofan spotted Faxiang, Fashan, and an old Tianyin Temple monk, and felt hostility toward the monk as he recalled the Buddhist cultivation method controversy.
  • Chang Jian announced Zhang Xiaofan's arrival, and Daoxuan and the assembled cultivators turned their attention to him.
  • Tian Linger tried to bring Zhang Xiaofan over to Su Ru, but Tian Buyi told him to remain in the center of the hall for questioning.
  • Tian Buyi proudly watched Zhang Xiaofan stand calmly before Daoxuan while the other branch chiefs reacted to Tian Buyi's smugness.

Ch. 352Confrontation in the Hall

Zhang Xiaofan faced accusations in Jade Purity Hall that he had used Tianyin Temple’s secret Great Brahma Prajna, and demanded evidence before he would answer. His challenge left the gathered sect leaders stunned as the confrontation continued.

  • Daoxuan True Person called Zhang Xiaofan forward and introduced the senior figures gathered in Jade Purity Hall.
  • Daoxuan asked Zhang whether he had used Tianyin Temple’s Great Brahma Prajna during the trip to Liubo Mountain.
  • Zhang Xiaofan asked what evidence proved that the technique he used was Great Brahma Prajna, provoking Pukong’s angry rebuke.
  • Daoxuan asked what evidence Zhang wanted, and Zhang demanded proof before Azure Cloud Sect should accept the accusation.
  • Zhang Xiaofan declared that no Azure Cloud disciple should confess to a baseless charge merely because a divine monk made it, astonishing the hall.

Ch. 353Court Officials Arrive

Zhang Xiaofan challenged Tianyin Temple’s claim about Buddhist teachings just as court officials arrived at Jade Purity Hall. The Prime Minister and other high-ranking officials joined the gathered sect leaders, and Daoxuan asked why they had come.

  • Zhang Xiaofan questioned whether all Buddhist teachings came from Tianyin Temple after Pukong accused him of using its Buddhist seal.
  • An Azure Cloud disciple announced that several dozen civil and military officials were waiting outside Jade Purity Hall.
  • He Dazhi explained that he had sent Luo Yunji to Heaven-Reaching Peak with the officials because his involvement might help Zhang Xiaofan.
  • Daoxuan welcomed the officials, and the sect leaders recognized that the group included the Prime Minister, a Grand Secretary, and a General.
  • After seating the officials, Daoxuan asked the Prime Minister the purpose of their visit.

Ch. 354Little Fatty Causes a Stir

Imperial officials arrived at Jade Purity Hall to protect Zhang Xiaofan, turning the gathering of righteous sects into a distraction from Luo Yunji’s antics. Tian Buyi went to the Back Mountain Ancestral Hall and brought Luo Yunji away after the One-Armed Elder reminded him that Luo Yunji was supposed to be dead.

  • The Old Prime Minister told Jade Purity Hall that the emperor had sent officials to investigate Zhang Xiaofan’s danger and take him to the capital if needed.
  • Zhang Xiaofan learned that Luo Yunji had flown to the Back Mountain, and he warned Tian Buyi that the little fatty might cause trouble near the Ancestral Hall.
  • Tian Buyi told Daoxuan what was happening, and Daoxuan sent him to retrieve Luo Yunji while Zhang Xiaofan stayed behind.
  • At the Ancestral Hall, Tian Buyi found Luo Yunji eating peaches with the One-Armed Elder, who told Tian Buyi to remember that Luo Yunji was dead.
  • Tian Buyi carried Luo Yunji away, and the One-Armed Elder asked him to bring wine next time.

Ch. 355Hot Rice and Cold Soup

Luo Yunji’s peaches disrupted the gathering at Jade Purity Hall while Daoist Cangsong’s scheme stalled and the Demon Sect waited below Azure Cloud Mountain. After the banquet, the disciples gathered at the kitchen, where Song Daren shared a peach with Wen Min and Luo Yunji claimed credit for picking it.

  • Luo Yunji brought peaches into Jade Purity Hall and gave them to Zhang Xiaofan, while Tian Linger secretly ate one with him.
  • Military officials gathered around Luo Yunji, and Daoist Cangsong grew frustrated as the banquet went ahead without his plan succeeding.
  • The Demon Sect disciples waited in a hidden valley for an attack signal that never came.
  • Zeng Shushu led Luo Yunji, Zhang Xiaofan, and a growing group of disciples to the Heaven-Reaching Peak kitchen, but they found it too busy to cook for them.
  • Song Daren gave Wen Min a peach from Luo Yunji’s haul, and Luo Yunji told her that he had picked the peaches.

Ch. 356Stir-Frying and Tending the Fire

Zhang Xiaofan brought food to the One-Armed Elder in the Ancestral Hall and revealed that he knew the elder was Wan Jianyi. Meanwhile, Luo Yunji’s fire-starting caused a commotion on Heaven-Reaching Peak, and Daoxuan True Person sent the disciples away.

  • Wen Min praised Luo Yunji’s peaches, while Zhang Xiaofan stopped him from revealing they came from the forbidden rear mountain.
  • The disciples gathered in the woods to cook, and Zhang Xiaofan packed a meal for the One-Armed Elder.
  • The One-Armed Elder questioned Zhang Xiaofan about what he knew, and Zhang Xiaofan named him Wan Jianyi before leaving.
  • Zhang Xiaofan returned to find Daoxuan True Person confronting the disciples over the scorched woods and Tian Buyi holding Luo Yunji.
  • Lin Jingyu blamed Luo Yunji for starting the fire, and Tian Buyi realized his disciple had caused it.
  • Daoxuan True Person dismissed the disciples, while Luo Yunji kept eating and asked why everyone was leaving before the meal was finished.

Ch. 357The Divine Monk Gets Hit

Zhang Xiaofan demonstrated Buddhist magic before the righteous sect leaders to show that it was not Tianyin Temple’s Great Brahma Prajna. Pukong demanded to know where Zhang Xiaofan learned it, but Luo Yunji attacked him with his own rice bowl, leaving the assembly stunned.

  • Tian Buyi took Little Fatty away from the commotion while Shuiyue True Person told her disciples to keep their junior brothers away from Li Luo.
  • Daoxuan True Person questioned Zhang Xiaofan in Jade Purity Hall, and Zhang offered to demonstrate his Buddhist teachings.
  • Zhang Xiaofan chanted and made a golden Buddhist symbol appear, prompting the sect leaders to marvel at the magic and the Tianyin Temple monks to deny it was Great Brahma Prajna.
  • Pukong the Divine Monk demanded to know where Zhang Xiaofan learned the teachings, and Luo Yunji threw his alms bowl at him to protect his senior brother.
  • Su Ru restrained and scolded Luo Yunji while Pukong picked up the bowl, which Luo Yunji insisted was his rice bowl.

Ch. 358A Battle of Words in the Grand Hall

At the Azure Cloud Sect gathering, Zhang Xiaofan defended his junior Luo Yunji’s rice bowl after Tianyin Temple recognized it as their lost Vajra Bowl, then submitted his Fire Poker for inspection. The sect leaders found no evidence that it contained the Bloodthirsty Bead, and Zhang Xiaofan challenged Shangguan Ce to explain what the object was.

  • Pukong and Puhong recognized Luo Yunji’s rice bowl as Tianyin Temple’s lost Vajra Bowl, but Zhang Xiaofan asked them to return it.
  • Shangguan Ce argued that the bowl should go back to its rightful owner, and Zhang Xiaofan retorted that the same rule applied to everyone’s magical treasures.
  • Puhong returned the bowl, and Luo Yunji took it back before leaving the hall with Su Ru and Tian Linger.
  • Daoxuan True Person examined Zhang Xiaofan’s Fire Poker and passed it among the sect leaders, who found nothing unusual about it.
  • Shangguan Ce suggested the Fire Poker was a blood-refined object, and Zhang Xiaofan explained how he had obtained it.
  • When Shangguan Ce demanded proof of Zhang Xiaofan’s account, Zhang admitted he had none and asked Shangguan Ce to identify the object if he knew what it was.

Ch. 359A Slap Shakes the Hall

At the Jade Purity Hall, Zhang Xiaofan defended himself, Tian Buyi, and the Azure Cloud Sect against Shangguan Ce’s accusations over the Fire Poker and its bead. When Shangguan Ce struck at him, Zhang Xiaofan got past Tian Buyi and slapped him in front of the assembled leaders, leaving the hall stunned.

  • Shangguan Ce challenged Zhang Xiaofan over the bead on the Fire Poker, while Daoxuan True Person asked whether anyone could prove it was the Bloodthirsty Bead.
  • Zhang Xiaofan said he did not know the bead’s origin and argued that a weapon’s righteousness depended on how its wielder used it.
  • Shangguan Ce accused Zhang Xiaofan of practicing the Blood Refining Method and insulted Tian Buyi, prompting Zhang Xiaofan to defend his master and criticize Incense Valley’s role at Liubo Mountain.
  • Shangguan Ce sprang up and attacked Zhang Xiaofan, ignoring the other leaders’ attempts to stop him.
  • Zhang Xiaofan evaded Tian Buyi and slapped Shangguan Ce across the face, silencing the Jade Purity Hall.

Ch. 360Daoxuan Flies into a Rage

Zhang Xiaofan’s confrontation with Daoxuan and the leaders erupted into chaos when Shuiyue attacked the apparent Shangguan Ce, exposing him as a disguised assassin. The chapter ended with a Seven-tailed Centipede emerging from Zhang Xiaofan’s fire poker and drawing his stunned attention.

  • Zhang Xiaofan threatened to make Daoxuan apologize and summoned a cold blue-red light into his hand, prompting the leaders to separate them.
  • Lin Jingyu cheered Zhang Xiaofan, while Lu Xueqi noticed that the apparent Shangguan Ce’s face had been damaged by Zhang Xiaofan’s slap.
  • Shuiyue charged at the apparent Shangguan Ce, and Tian Buyi intervened to deflect Daoxuan’s palm wind as Daoxuan tried to stop her.
  • Shuiyue’s sword caught a human-skin mask, revealing that the apparent Shangguan Ce was an impostor; Daoxuan identified him as Zhou Yin, an assassin from the Demon Sect’s Longevity Hall.
  • A Seven-tailed Centipede emerged from Zhang Xiaofan’s fire poker, bit him, and left him staring at it in shock.

Ch. 361Frights Without End

Zhang Xiaofan recognized the Seven-tailed Centipede and sought revenge for his village, but quickly cured its poison with the White Elixir. Daoist Cangsong then revealed himself as a traitor and attacked Daoxuan True Person, only to be kicked flying before he could finish exposing the past.

  • Zhang Xiaofan's blood-red aura surged as the Seven-tailed Centipede wounded him and spread poison through his body.
  • Song Daren and Tian Buyi worried over Zhang Xiaofan, who used the White Elixir to absorb the poison while keeping his eyes on the centipede.
  • Daoxuan True Person clutched his abdomen after Daoist Cangsong struck him with a short sword, and Cangsong summoned the Seven-tailed Centipede into his sleeve.
  • Daoist Cangsong admitted he had plotted against the Azure Cloud Sect and said he had gone mad after witnessing Wan Jianyi's fate a hundred years earlier.
  • Daoist Cangsong began accusing the Azure Cloud peak heads over who should have become sect leader, but someone kicked him flying before he could finish.

Ch. 362The Demon Sects Arrive Together

Zhang Xiaofan confronted Daoist Cangsong about the massacre of Grass Temple Village, while Cangsong refused to reveal what he knew and urged him to kill Daoxuan True Person first. The four Demon Sect masters arrived at Jade Purity Hall, and the chapter ended with the Ghost King blocking Zhang Xiaofan’s attack on Cangsong.

  • Zhang Xiaofan accused Daoist Cangsong of using Azure Clouds' Divine Sword Thunder Command True Art on the night Grass Temple Village was destroyed.
  • Daoist Cangsong denied killing the villagers himself and taunted Zhang Xiaofan, then reminded Daoxuan True Person of his promise to make him regret the past.
  • The Ghost King entered Jade Purity Hall as the Demon Sect attacked Heaven-Reaching Peak, and Yuyangzi, Poison God, and Sanmiao Fairy soon joined him.
  • Daoist Cangsong moved to the Demon Sect masters’ side and offered to reveal what happened if Zhang Xiaofan killed Daoxuan True Person.
  • Zhang Xiaofan attacked Daoist Cangsong with the Fire Poker, but the Ghost King blocked the strike.

Ch. 363Divine Monk? Fierce Deity?

Daoist Cangsong revealed his betrayal and joined the Demon Sect’s assault on Azure Cloud, while Zhang Xiaofan remained engulfed in bloodflames. As the battle at Jade Purity Hall began, Daoxuan tried to protect the righteous sects’ strength, though some allies chose to stay and fight.

  • Daoist Cangsong admitted he had betrayed Azure Cloud and colluded with the Demon Sect to avenge Senior Brother Wan.
  • Tian Buyi watched over Zhang Xiaofan as Demon Sect experts gathered inside Jade Purity Hall and fighting raged outside.
  • Divine Monk Puhong confronted Poison God, while Yuyangzi urged both sides to stop talking and fight.
  • Divine Monk Pukong and Divine Monk Puhong attacked the Demon Sect’s fighters, killing two with brutal strikes.
  • Daoxuan ordered Tian Buyi, Shang Zhengliang, Zeng Shuchang, and Tianyun to hold the line and sent Shuiyue to escort allied righteous sect members away.
  • Some righteous sect members left Azure Cloud Mountain, while others stayed to resist the Demon Sect alongside Azure Cloud.

Ch. 364Those Who Block the Way Die

During the attack on Azure Clouds, Zhang Xiaofan broke through the fighting to pursue Daoist Cangsong, who had fled the Jade Purity Hall. He followed Qi Hao and Lin Jingyu toward Daoxuan True Person, killing Demon Sect members who blocked his way.

  • Tian Buyi sent Qi Hao and Lin Jingyu to find Daoxuan True Person and urged the younger disciples to leave the hall.
  • Zhang Xiaofan killed a Demon Sect expert who stood between him and the fleeing Cangsong, then rushed out of the hall.
  • Tian Buyi sent Song Daren and Tian Linger after Zhang Xiaofan, while the battle continued in the Jade Purity Hall.
  • Outside, Zhang Xiaofan realized Cangsong might be heading for the injured Daoxuan and hurried after Qi Hao and Lin Jingyu.
  • Several Demon Sect disciples blocked Zhang Xiaofan, and he killed them instantly before continuing his pursuit.

Ch. 365Pursuing Cangsong

Zhang Xiaofan pursued Cangsong through the battle at Azure Cloud Sect, leaving dried corpses in his wake, but Cangsong was nowhere to be found. After learning Lin Jingyu had led Demon Sect pursuers toward the Ancestral Hall, Zhang Xiaofan rushed to help him.

  • Zhang Xiaofan killed several Demon Sect disciples, whose bodies turned into dried corpses, and continued searching for Qi Hao and the others.
  • Song Daren and Tian Linger pursued Zhang Xiaofan while the remaining Azure Cloud and Demon Sect disciples resumed fighting.
  • Zhang Xiaofan found Qi Hao, Lu Xueqi, and other disciples battling near the Ancestral Hall, asked about Cangsong, then continued after Daoxuan True Person.
  • Lu Xueqi warned Tian Linger and Song Daren that Zhang Xiaofan's condition was dangerous, and Song Daren stayed behind to help the others.
  • Zhang Xiaofan found Wen Min and the wounded Daoxuan True Person, learned Lin Jingyu had drawn Demon Sect pursuers toward the Ancestral Hall, and hurried after him.

Ch. 366Saving Someone at the Ancestral Hall

Lin Jingyu was nearly killed by Zhou Yin and three Demon Sect fighters before Zhang Xiaofan arrived in black flames and drove Zhou Yin away. Zhang Xiaofan entrusted the wounded Lin Jingyu to the One-Armed Elder, then faced Zhou Yin and the three attackers as the elder prepared to intervene.

  • Lin Jingyu was overwhelmed by three Demon Sect members and collapsed after their attacks left him gravely wounded.
  • Zhou Yin approached Lin Jingyu to deliver the finishing blow while the One-Armed Elder picked up the Dragon Slayer Sword and recognized Zhou Yin as a member of Longevity Hall.
  • Zhang Xiaofan appeared amid a terrifying black Blood Flame, scattered several Demon Sect members, and kicked Zhou Yin away from Lin Jingyu.
  • Zhang Xiaofan ignored Lin Jingyu's weak call, questioned the One-Armed Elder with his stare, and left Lin Jingyu in the elder's care.
  • Zhou Yin charged at Zhang Xiaofan alongside the three Demon Sect fighters, and the One-Armed Elder readied the Dragon Slayer Sword to help.

Ch. 367Deterring the Demons

Zhang Xiaofan defeated Zhou Yin and the Demon Sect disciples who attacked him, revealing his powerful techniques and reclaiming the Parting Awl. The surviving enemies fled, while Lin Jingyu and the One-Armed Elder were left stunned by the gulf between Zhang Xiaofan and ordinary cultivators.

  • The One-Armed Elder warned Zhang Xiaofan that Zhou Yin's Parting Awl was a powerful Blood Refining Hall treasure.
  • Zhang Xiaofan struck down the halberd wielder with a simplified Dragon Slayer Art and killed the flying-sword wielder with a black-and-red Taiji Seal.
  • Zhang Xiaofan killed the White Bone Sword wielder after the Demon Sect attackers began retreating.
  • Zhou Yin fled, but Zhang Xiaofan caught him and returned holding the Parting Awl.
  • Lin Jingyu struggled to believe Zhang Xiaofan had killed Zhou Yin, while the One-Armed Elder wondered whether Zhang Xiaofan was a blessing or a curse to the cultivation world.

Ch. 368The Zhu Xian Ancient Sword

Zhang Xiaofan struggled to suppress the black flames around him while Tian Linger and Lin Jingyu stayed with him in the Azure Cloud Forbidden Ground. The Zhu Xian Ancient Sword began to shine from the direction of the Illusion Moon Cave Abode, and the One-Armed Elder announced that they would soon see it.

  • Zhang Xiaofan regretted killing Zhou Yin, and Lin Jingyu was left speechless when Zhang asked if he had wanted revenge himself.
  • Tian Linger arrived and ordered Zhang Xiaofan to get rid of the black flames, but he could not control them.
  • Zhang Xiaofan sat cross-legged and chanted Buddhist scriptures with the Jiemo Bead while Tian Linger stood guard beside him.
  • The One-Armed Elder told Tian Linger and Lin Jingyu to leave the Azure Cloud Forbidden Ground, but they stayed with Zhang Xiaofan.
  • Lin Jingyu's Dragon Slayer Sword hummed as a brilliant light and deep sword cry came from the Illusion Moon Cave Abode, and the One-Armed Elder said they would soon see the Zhu Xian Ancient Sword.

Ch. 369Red Robes and Green Clothes

Lin Jingyu and Song Daren reunited with the others as Daoxuan unleashed Zhu Xian and flew toward Front Mountain. At the Ancestral Hall, Song Daren found Tian Linger arguing with Bi Yao, who had come looking for the fat man.

  • The One-Armed Elder told Lin Jingyu that Daoxuan could not be defeated while wielding Zhu Xian, then suggested Lin Jingyu ask Daoxuan to let him leave the Ancestral Hall.
  • Lin Jingyu returned to find Wen Min, Lu Xueqi, and Song Daren unharmed after Song Daren had buried the Demon Sect attackers underground with his spell.
  • Lin Jingyu told Song Daren that Zhang Xiaofan was dealing with a problem at the Ancestral Hall, and Song Daren hurried there to check on him.
  • Daoxuan rose in a blaze of light and flew toward Jade Purity Hall, prompting Wen Min, Lu Xueqi, and Lin Jingyu to follow him.
  • Song Daren reached the Ancestral Hall and found Tian Linger arguing with Bi Yao, who demanded to know where the fat man was.

Ch. 370Ling'er Asks for Wine

Tian Linger persuaded the One-Armed Elder to let Zhang Xiaofan have a sip of his wine, then Song Daren introduced himself and the Elder recognized the strength of Big Bamboo Peak's disciples. The Elder wondered why both Song Daren and Zhang Xiaofan had reached the ninth level of the Jade Purity Realm despite Big Bamboo Peak's reputation for having few gifted disciples.

  • Bi Yao accused Zhang Xiaofan of offending her, then flew away after Song Daren and Tian Linger failed to understand her grievance.
  • Song Daren explained that Azure Clouds' rules did not bind Bi Yao because she belonged to the Demon Sect.
  • Tian Linger demanded wine from the One-Armed Elder for the injured Zhang Xiaofan, arguing that her Junior Brothers had saved his life.
  • The One-Armed Elder agreed to give Zhang Xiaofan one sip, and Tian Linger hurried over with his wine gourd.
  • Song Daren introduced himself as Tian Buyi's disciple, and the One-Armed Elder noted that he and Zhang Xiaofan had both reached the ninth level of the Jade Purity Realm.

Ch. 371Little Fatty's Mischief

Song Daren told the One-Armed Elder that all nine Big Bamboo Peak disciples had reached the ninth layer of the Jade Purity Realm and explained that Zhang Xiaofan had found the Dragon-Slaying Art while traveling. Meanwhile, Luo Yunji rode the Black Water Mystic Snake around the Jade Purity Hall plaza, leaving the righteous and demonic factions fleeing in chaos.

  • Song Daren proudly told the One-Armed Elder that all nine Big Bamboo Peak disciples were at the ninth layer of the Jade Purity Realm.
  • The One-Armed Elder praised Tian Buyi and asked Song Daren about the sword art that had impressed him.
  • Song Daren identified the sword art as the Dragon-Slaying Art and said Little Junior Brother had come across it while traveling down the mountain.
  • Luo Yunji rode atop the Black Water Mystic Snake and directed it to chase righteous and demonic disciples around the plaza.
  • Tian Buyi shouted at Luo Yunji to stop, while the four Azure Cloud Sect leaders watched and worried over the disorder.

Ch. 372Big Bamboo Peak Reinforcements

Luo Yunji disrupted the Demon Sect’s attack on Azure Cloud Sect by playing with the Black Water Mystic Snake until Su Ru stopped him. The chaos settled, but the confrontation resumed as Wu Dayi and the other Big Bamboo Peak disciples arrived at Jade Purity Hall.

  • Sanmiao Fairy, Yuyangzi, and Ghost King complained that Luo Yunji’s antics had derailed the Demon Sect’s assault.
  • Daoxuan True Person returned to Jade Purity Hall and learned that Luo Yunji and the Black Water Mystic Snake had left both sides unable to fight.
  • Su Ru stopped Luo Yunji, who recalled the Black Water Mystic Snake and was scolded by her and Tian Buyi.
  • Su Ru asked Tian Buyi how the Demon Sect had attacked and where Ling'er was, while Tian Buyi said Ling'er had gone with Daren to watch Seventh Senior Brother.
  • Wu Dayi and several Big Bamboo Peak disciples arrived before Jade Purity Hall, and Tian Buyi demanded to know why they had come.

Ch. 373Battle Between Righteous and Demon

The Demon Sect launched its assault on Azure Cloud Sect, while Luo Yunji’s antics briefly summoned the Water Kirin and disrupted the confrontation. The battle escalated into the sky, but Azure Cloud’s ordinary disciples suffered heavy losses as Ghost King and three other leaders joined the fight.

  • He Dazhi and the Big Bamboo Peak disciples arrived, and Tian Buyi scolded them for flying near Jade Purity Hall before they joined him and Su Ru.
  • Luo Yunji called for the Water Kirin after Tian Buyi pinched his ear, and Spirit Venerable carried him away into Jade Water Pool.
  • Yuyangzi ordered the Demon Sect followers to attack, and the righteous cultivators fought back with Azure Cloud elders and Tianyin Temple experts.
  • The magical attacks destroyed Jade Purity Hall, forcing the fighters into the sky while Demon Sect ambushes left Azure Cloud’s ordinary disciples dead and wounded.
  • Ghost King and three other leaders exchanged a glance and charged into the battle when the Azure Cloud experts continued to hold their ground.

Ch. 374Zhu Xian Sword Emerges

Daoxuan activated the Zhu Xian Sword Array as the Demon Sect forces attacked Azure Cloud Sect, while Luo Yunji's accidental appearance briefly disrupted the moment. Daoist Cangsong warned that the array was too powerful to fight, and the seven-colored sword energy filled the sky as the chapter ended.

  • Daoxuan rose atop the Water Kirin with the Zhu Xian Ancient Sword, but Luo Yunji complained that Daoxuan was stepping on him.
  • Daoxuan kicked Luo Yunji toward Tian Buyi, and two disciples caught the boy and carried him behind Su Ru.
  • Daoxuan pointed the Zhu Xian Ancient Sword skyward as a strange chant and purple energy rose from Illusion Moon Cave Abode.
  • Six colored lights arrived from the other peaks and converged on the sword, prompting Daoist Cangsong to recognize the Zhu Xian Sword Array and urge the Demon Sect to retreat.
  • Poison God hesitated over Cangsong's warning, while Yuyangzi dismissed it and the seven-colored sword energy expanded above Heaven-Reaching Peak.
  • Luo Yunji compared the glowing sword energy to his Seven-Colored Pill, and Wu Dayi and Du Bishu covered his mouth when Tian Buyi glared at them.

Ch. 375The Demon Sect Retreated

Daoxuan unleashed the Zhu Xian Sword Array, devastating the Demon Sect forces before Ghost King led the survivors in an escape. The exhausted Daoxuan collapsed after the battle, and Tian Buyi discovered that his reopened wound was leaking dark, possibly poisoned blood.

  • Ghost King ordered the Demon Sect forces to retreat as the Zhu Xian Sword Array gathered power.
  • Daoxuan swung the Zhu Xian Ancient Sword, raining sword energy across Heaven-Reaching Peak and killing or injuring many Demon Sect members.
  • Ghost King rallied the Demon Sect experts to charge through the eastern side of the array, and several dozen escaped after leaving nearly a hundred corpses behind.
  • Daoxuan fainted into Tian Buyi's arms, and the Azure Cloud Sect elders tried to treat him while Luo Yunji mistook Sixth Senior Brother's warning and approached Tian Buyi.
  • Wu Dayi warned Tian Buyi that Daoxuan's dark greenish-black blood suggested poison, and Tian Buyi examined the reopened wound.
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