Dao Foundation Battle

As her spiritual energy surged, a mysterious mark faintly appeared between her brows.

The mark was shaped like Willow Leaf, and its color was bluish-green. It echoed the halo on the Willow Leaf -shaped jade pendant at her waist, exuding a breathtaking vitality and charm.

Bai Lingze's gaze lingered for a moment on the Xi Yu- Willow Leaf mark between Xi Yu's eyebrows, a faint glint of light flashing in his eyes before he looked away.

He turned to the side, his gaze slowly sweeping across the Void that was now shrouded in the aura of numerous Dao Foundation Realm cultivators.

"The Xi and Bai families are related as brothers."

He slowly spoke, "The Immortal-Husk Aura on this person is so strong, there is an eight or nine out of ten chance that the Immortal Husk is on this person."

As he finished speaking, the two jade-colored lights in his eyes suddenly shone brighter. "This person is at his last gasp."

"Once this Wall-Breaking Shuttle arrives and breaks through his shell, he'll be trapped like a turtle in a jar, with nowhere to escape!"

"If that's the case..." He slowly turned around, his gaze sweeping across the Void.

Around this Ancestral Mountain, there are at least six or seven Dao Foundation Realm energies lying dormant at this moment!

These people had only one goal—to seize that Immortal Husk!

Zhao Duanxuan narrowed his eyes, his imposing gaze sweeping across the Void.

"Does Fellow Daoist Bai want a permanent solution?" Zhao Duanxuan asked.

Bai Lingze laughed and said, "Now is the perfect opportunity... The aura of the Immortal Husk has attracted many powerful figures. Even if we can't kill them all, we can severely injure them... This will greatly reduce the obstacles to obtaining the Immortal Husk in the future."

Zhao Duanxuan thought for a moment and said, "If the two of us act rashly, we will surely offend the others."

He slowly shook his head. "Even if that Wall-Breaking Shuttle can break this Mountains-and-Rivers Grand Formation, all these Dao Foundation Realm Incarnations will rush forward as if one of them were attacking. How could you and I possibly monopolize that Immortal Husk?"

Facing six Dao Foundation Realm cultivators joining forces is probably not a wise move.

He paused slightly as he finished speaking, his gaze suddenly falling on a spot in the clouds, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

"Although my avatar has two Profound Root and is at the Dao Foundation Middle Stage, I am not afraid of them if it comes to a life-or-death struggle."

But Yu Jiangwei is a huge threat.

This person's Substitute Dao Body Grand Divine Ability are extremely troublesome.

His tone grew increasingly low, and the sharp light in his eyes shone even brighter. "Moreover... the true body of Emperor Ying Xian of the Emperor Daye is still lurking somewhere unknown."

This person is extremely cunning and has a variety of tricks up his sleeve. In the previous battle, he was clearly seriously injured, but he managed to trap us all with the Mountains-and-Rivers Grand Formation, and then escaped without a trace using some Secret Method.

If we were to fight here, and he were fortuitous opportunity recover from his injuries, giving him an opportunity to exploit, then we would truly be losing more than we gain."

Bai Lingze listened quietly, a calm and composed smile always on her face.

Only after Zhao Duanxuan finished speaking did he shake his head slightly, his smile remaining unchanged.

"Brother Zhao's concerns are indeed reasonable." He spoke leisurely, his tone revealing a sense of confidence. "I have already considered these things."

Zhao Duanxuan raised an eyebrow slightly, his gaze falling on Bai Lingze, a hint of inquiry flashing in his eyes.

Bai Lingze did not answer immediately.

He turned his head, his gaze piercing through the churning sea of clouds, looking towards the distant horizon.

"That Fellow Daoist Liu Chengfeng of the Dragon-Offering Sect," he said, "Has agreed to help me."

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Zhao Duanxuan's eyes.

Liu Chengfeng?

This person comes from the Dragon-Offering Sect. Although he is not one of the seven inner peaks, Dragon-Offering Sect is still a behemoth at the True Lord level. To be able to cultivate to the Dao Foundation Realm in such a sect is no ordinary person.

But why would Liu Chengfeng agree to help Bai Lingze?

Zhao Duanxuan was still pondering when Bai Lingze spoke again.

"And the Golden-Crowned Demon Lord of the Southern Heaven Domain," Bai Lingze said leisurely, "I've already reached an agreement with him."

Zhao Duanxuan's brows furrowed suddenly.

Golden-Crowned Demon Lord, a Demon Lord of the Southern Heaven Domain at the Dao Foundation Perfection Stage!

This avatar of his ranks fifth on the Immortal Ranking!

It was a Golden-Crowned Rooster had cultivated itself into a spirit, possessing unpredictable and mysterious Divine Ability. When fighting with people, it would often open its beak and crow, causing thousands of golden rays to pour down like a torrential rain.

That golden light was so sharp and unparalleled that even body cultivators of the same realm dared not confront it head-on.

Such a powerful being would naturally strive to seize the Immortal Husk, so why would he do the work for someone else?

Bai Lingze stood with his hands behind his back, speaking calmly and unhurriedly, explaining, "The Dragon-Offering Sect is called a sect, but in reality, apart from the seven inner peaks, it is extremely loosely organized. The remaining nearly two hundred peaks fight and strife among themselves, just like a pile of loose sand."

"This Liu Chengfeng came from Swordcourt Peak and is an elder of Swordcourt Peak."

Swordcourt Peak is not considered a major peak in the Dragon-Offering Sect. Its cultivation resources are not abundant, and the disciples on the peak live in relative poverty.

For such a person, it's quite simple; all you need is enough resources for his cultivation.

Although my Bai Family cannot compare to the true behemoths of the Nine-Towers Land, we still have some resources to offer.

He paused, the two jade-colored lights in his eyes slowly swirling, a meaningful smile flashing deep within his pupils.

"And that Golden-Crowned Demon Lord..."

He changed the subject, his tone becoming solemn. "This person is Demon Cultivator who entered the Southern Heaven Domain to cultivate. Although his combat strength is extraordinary, he is ultimately no match for those disciples from orthodox immortal clans."

He wanted the complete Cauldron Vessel to forge Dao Foundation Perfection Stage for his Dao and attain the Golden Grotto Dao Fruit.

I then granted him the complete Cauldron Vessel of this world."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Duanxuan's expression changed drastically.

He turned his head, his expression solemn. "Fellow Daoist Bai, this Weiji Grotto-Heaven belongs to my Quexing Xi Family!"

"If the Immortal Husk had not been born, the Cauldron Vessel would naturally have been fought over by those who Rebirth Realm. This was promised by our clan's True Lord, and no one will break their word."

"But now that the Immortal Husk has occurred, all the previous order has been shattered, and I have come here in my mortal form, so..."

His eyes gleamed with energy!

"Therefore, everything in this world, whether it be the Immortal Husk or the Cauldron Vessel, belongs to my Xi Family and will not be allowed to be touched by anyone else!"

How dare you overstep your bounds and grant this Cauldron Vessel to an outsider?

Zhao Duanxuan's tone carried a hint of anger.

But his anger only lasted a moment before he suddenly stopped.

Because he saw the meaningful smile on Bai Lingze's lips.

Zhao Duanxuan was taken aback, but then he understood.

After the Golden-Crowned Demon Lord and Liu Chengfeng help him and Bai Lingze seize the Immortal Husk and defeat the other powerful figures, Bai Lingze will have a thousand ways to turn his back on them.

After all, the Dao Foundation Jade Law Document is extremely rare in this Weiji Grotto-Heaven, and guiding treasures requires a long time.

Even if Bai Lingze wanted to sign the Jade Law Document with the Golden-Crowned Demon Lord, he might not have the Jade Law Document in his possession.

Without the binding force of the Jade Law Document, a verbal promise is nothing more than an agreement that can be torn up at any time.

Even so... Zhao Duanxuan's brows remained furrowed.

He always felt that such methods were somewhat... too despicable.

The Quexing Xi Family has always acted by overwhelming force; they have never resorted to such deceitful tricks.

Making empty promises to deceive others into working for him, and then turning his back on them after the deed is done, is completely contrary to the principles of spiritual practice he upholds.

Bai Lingze seemed to have read his mind.

He stood with his hands behind his back atop the clouds.

"The Immortal Husk is no ordinary thing; its wondrous uses are boundless."

The Void Turbulence outside this Qi-Less Grotto-Heaven is so powerful that we cannot come here in our true forms. Therefore, we can only pay a huge price to guide our avatars into this Cave Heaven.

If nothing is gained, wouldn't that be a waste of all the cultivation resources accumulated by the clan?

He turned around, his ethereal eyes looking directly at Zhao Duanxuan.

"How can a dispute over spiritual practice be considered base or despicable?"

Zhao Duanxuan remained silent.

Bai Lingze shook his head and said, "That Golden-Crowned Demon Lord is cunning and scheming. He might be using you and me to eliminate other Xuanmen figures. Besides... we don't even know how things will develop."

However... on closer reflection, with the combined strength of the two of us, plus Liu Chengfeng, it's actually more than enough."

Zhao Duanxuan thought for a moment, then turned to look at Xiao Changlü, who was sitting cross-legged.

After a long while, he nodded slightly.

"If Ying Xian shows himself, I've prepared a grand gift for him," Zhao Duanxuan murmured, acknowledging his agreement.

Xiao Changlü sat cross-legged in the middle of the valley, his eyes closed.

The terrifying Qi and Blood that was once as vast as the ocean within his body has now been reduced to less than one-tenth. The remaining Qi and Blood flow slowly along the array patterns of the Mountains-and-Rivers Grand Formation, maintaining the operation of the array.

Outside the Mountains-and-Rivers Grand Formation, in the Void, six or seven Dao Foundation Realm Qi lurked like snakes, poised to strike.

Ten days or so is but a fleeting moment for mortals, but for the Ancestral Mountain's Void at this moment, it is like the calm before the storm.

Outside the Mountains-and-Rivers Grand Formation, numerous Dao Foundation Realm incarnations remained in their respective positions, patiently waiting for something.

Until a decade passed quietly.

On this day, a dazzling light suddenly shone from the Guiding Passage Formation set up by the Bai Family in the sky.

The light was a pale reddish color.

Right at the very center of that light, a radiance imbued with ancient Daoist wisdom pierced through layers of Void barriers and descended with a thunderous roar!

Within that radiance, countless fine runes poured down like a torrential rain!

Where the runes landed, the Guiding Passage Formation suddenly trembled.

Immediately afterwards, the runes gathered, intertwined, and solidified like living things, outlining a slender silhouette in the Void.

The outline gradually solidified and became clear, and finally, surrounded by countless runes, it transformed into a shuttle-shaped Spirit Artifact.

It's the Wall-Breaking Shuttle!

The Wall-Breaking Shuttle was about three feet long, tapering at both ends and slightly wider in the middle, with a pale reddish color throughout.

This Wall-Breaking Shuttle was merely a projection, yet it emanated a mysterious power, which was astonishing.

The Grade Two Spirit Artifact, the Wall-Breaking Shuttle, has arrived!

Bai Lingze stood beside the Guiding Passage Formation, hands behind his back, his white robes fluttering in the wind.

He watched as the illusory image of the Wall-Breaking Shuttle finally solidified completely, and the confident smile on his face deepened.

He reached out his hand, and the Wall-Breaking Shuttle, as if it possessed a spirit, flew out of the Guiding Passage Formation on its own, transforming into a stream of light and falling into his palm.

He looked down at the Wall-Breaking Shuttle for a moment, then looked up at Xiao Changlü, who was still healing within the Mountains-and-Rivers Grand Formation, and the smile on his lips became even more delighted.

"Today, I will use this shuttle to break through your tortoise shell."

He silently recited a phrase in his mind, put the Wall-Breaking Shuttle into his Hongdong Bag, and slowly stood up.

The moment he stood up, his aura exploded forth!

An indescribable and terrifying surge of Dao Origin erupted from his body, soaring into the sky and causing the sea of clouds within dozens of miles to swirl back!

The faint hymns of Divine Hymn that had been audible in his ears suddenly became loud and passionate, as if hundreds of gods were preaching in unison!

The hymns transformed into profound truths and then into tangible pressure, sweeping across all directions.

He spread his arms wide, his sleeves billowing out in the wind.

The jade-colored luster that had been slowly flowing in his eyes suddenly transformed into a rich Jade Qi Realm at this moment!

That Jade Qi Realm rose from the depths of his eyes!

Within that Jade Qi Realm, countless intricate hand seals flowed, exhaling a profound and awe-inspiring Daoist charm.

At this moment, Bai Lingze was like a true immortal who had attained enlightenment, descending to the mortal realm.

Zhao Duanxuan stood to the side with his hands behind his back, taking in Bai Lingze's entire transformation.

A hint of surprise flashed in his imposing, prison-like eyes, which quickly turned into understanding.

"They're getting serious now," he thought to himself.

Since Bai Lingze descended into this world, he has kept his true abilities hidden.

But now that the Immortal Husk is right before his eyes, he has no need to hold back any longer.

Zhao Duanxuan withdrew his gaze and turned to look at the Mountains-and-Rivers Grand Formation.

The two golden flames in his eyes suddenly blazed brightly at that moment, and the already profound and vast Dao Origin fluctuations around him surged once more!

The two Profound Root within his body simultaneously shone with brilliant light, one crimson gold like the blazing sun, and the other jet black like the abyss. Two completely different Dao Foundation Grand Divine Ability manifested on his body at the same time.

The crimson-gold Profound Root transformed into a gigantic golden sun, hanging behind him, radiating a terrifyingly high temperature that could scorch everything.

The jet-black Profound Root transformed into a dark abyss, slowly rotating beneath his feet, spewing out a strange power that devoured all light!

With the combined power of the two Dao Foundation Grand Divine Ability, Zhao Duanxuan's aura surged once again.

He simply stood there, and the terrifying Dao Origin fluctuations around him seemed to have a tangible presence, pressing down in all directions and transforming into violent hurricanes that blew away all the clouds within a hundred miles!

As the clouds dispersed, the numerous Dao Foundation Realm incarnations that had been hidden within the mist could no longer conceal their presence.

Candleflame Star Yu Jiangwei sat cross-legged on a cloud, the mysterious mist formed by the Substitute Dao Body Grand Divine Ability slowly flowing around her.

A strong wind blew by, revealing a corner of her face that was shrouded in mist, revealing a very aloof expression and a pair of deep, unfathomable eyes.

She raised her head, her gaze piercing through the still-lingering gale, landing on Zhao Duanxuan and Bai Lingze. A faint hint of indifference flashed in her eyes, but she showed no sign of backing down.

Dragon-Offering Sect Liu Chengfeng was still dressed in blue, with a sword at his waist.

The Golden-Crowned Demon Lord of the Southern Heaven Domain stood atop the clouds, surrounded by golden light, completely isolating the hurricane unleashed by Zhao Duanxuan.

Its crimson eyes were half-open, seemingly languid, but a cold snort emanated from its beak, a snort filled with an untamed, demonic Yao Qi.

The illusory image of the Big Dipper around Daoist Shurong of the Dao-Below Academy was slowly swirling.

Also present were the Daoist Chanting Cicada of the Mystic Sage Sect Cheng Qingyun of the Ninghai Profound Sect!

As many powerful figures revealed their presence, the atmosphere in the Void suddenly became tense.

A major battle is imminent.