Xu Long heard it clearly; it was a woman's voice!
The moment that smile appeared, it was as if it had stirred up a wave in the crowd. The expressions of the great cultivators in the walled city all changed, and they all looked up at the sky above the city, a sense of tension showing in their eyes.
"What's the panic! This is just one of Chen Yuping's Dharma Body, I'm still here!"
Yuan Changwu's cold voice boomed in everyone's ears, and the faces of those around him turned slightly red. They hadn't expected to be frightened by a mere Dharma Body.
A flash of anger crossed Yuan Changwu's sinister eyes as he surveyed the three forces at work, secretly calculating. "I didn't expect this woman to arrive so quickly. Does that mean today's plan is doomed..."
" Branch Master Chen of the Rogue Cultivators Association has arrived at just the right time! I wonder what advice Branch Master Chen has for us today?"
"Hehe! My request is the same as Yuan Changwu's. I only need to search your souls to confirm, and then you can leave. Of course, if you want to go to Phoenix City, my Rogue Cultivators Association also has connections!"
At this moment, rain began to fall inexplicably in the city amidst the vast expanse of yellow sand. The raindrops falling from the sky appeared to descend very slowly, as if they were deliberately lingering in the air.
When Xu Long focused his gaze, he could see each raindrop clearly. Although the falling raindrops seemed chaotic, their area subtly enveloped everyone.
Amidst the countless raindrops, a voice emerged, a light and gentle sound like soft jade caressing one's ear, making one unconsciously want to get closer to the raindrops.
Xu Long sensed a deeply hidden killing intent within the raindrops. This was the evolution of a celestial phenomenon, possessing the Dharma Body of the Celestial Phenomenon phenomena, capable of killing without being seen!
After the raindrops fell, the glimmer in Deng Shouchong's eyes disappeared. He had deliberately emphasized the words " Rogue Cultivators Association " when he spoke.
When Xu Long and Ma Fang heard about the " Rogue Cultivators Association " and " Branch Master Chen," a flash of insight crossed their minds, as if they had thought of something, and their hearts sank.
Misfortunes never come singly!
In Deng Shouchong's words, this Branch Master Chen was naturally the leader of the Rogue Cultivators Association.
Before entering the city, the group had intercepted a small spiritual vein on the territory of the Rogue Cultivators Association and even wiped out Old Pavilion Master Huang of the Rogue Cultivators Association.
At this moment, everyone wanted to refuse the soul-searching conditions proposed by Branch Master Chen without even thinking. If Branch Master Chen found out what Rogue Cultivators Association, they would surely die without a burial place.
Looking at the three forces in the city, Xu Long and Ma Fang's group exchanged glances, each seeing a hint of anxiety and hesitation in the other's eyes.
At this moment, Deng Shouchong's figure slowly approached the group, seemingly intending to join them in resisting Yuan Changwu and Branch Master Chen.
Xu Long stared at Deng Shouchong figure, a strange glint in his eyes. He pondered to himself: from capturing the Spirit-Seeking Armadillo to intercepting the spiritual vein, and then exploring Blackwater City, it seemed that everyone was being led by the Spirit-Seeking Armadillo, but in reality, they were being led by Deng Shouchong.
He used Phoenix City and Spirit Stone to firmly control everyone, and the events happening in Blackwater City at this moment seem too coincidental.
From Xu Long and Ma Fang's group to the arrival of Yuan Changwu and Chen Yuping, everyone seemed to be taking the stage one by one as arranged by Deng Shouchong.
The development of the situation seemed to be precisely under his control, with only one link missing in the chain due to Xu Long, who joined halfway through. That item did not fall into Deng Shouchong's hands!
It was impossible for anyone to agree to the arrogant Yuan Changwu's soul search, and Branch Master Chen of the Rogue Cultivators Association, would certainly not allow them to agree. Therefore, under threat, everyone had no choice but to band together with Deng Shouchong.
But was all of this really just a coincidence? Did Deng Shouchong know the two men's purpose? Did he bring everyone to Blackwater City indirectly, purely for the sake of a fortuitous opportunity?
After Deng Shouchong and the others reunited, they were completely divided into three forces in the center of the city, and the atmosphere among them became somewhat tense.
Deng Shouchong and his group were the first to enter Blackwater City. In Yuan Changwu and Chen Yuping's eyes, they would definitely be the first to understand the situation of the city and the most likely to seize that item.
That item was so important to them that they threatened everyone's lives and made unreasonable demands in order to get a result.
Seeing Yuan Changwu and Chen Yuping's display of force, Deng Shouchong felt a sense of relief.
He thought to himself: They really haven't gotten that item yet, but I haven't found it in the City Lord's Manor either. Could it really have been destroyed?
Wait a minute! There's still that Mo Yu in the City Lord's Manor!
For Deng Shouchong, this item was of extraordinary importance, but thinking of Xu Long, who had entered the main hall before him, he felt a sense of relief. It seemed that the outcome was not bad.
If he gets the item himself, that would be the best outcome. If someone else gets it, it would be neither good nor bad. But if Yuan Changwu or Chen Yuping gets it, that would be the worst outcome!
He led a group of outlaws through the Red Land, whether it was capturing Spirit-Seeking Armadillo or seizing the spiritual veins of the Rogue Cultivators Association, all in order to reach the final Blackwater City.
The current situation was something he had anticipated long ago, and he had even orchestrated it himself. Now it seemed that his scheming had achieved its purpose, and the reactions of these two people had not been in vain for his efforts.
Looking at the three people in the arena, who were on the verge of exchanging blows, Xu Long secretly pondered in his heart: Deng Shouchong, Yuan Changwu, and Chen Yuping seem to be three forces in Phoenix City.
Everyone who came to Blackwater City was searching for that one thing, something extremely important to them, to the point that they were willing to fight over it.
Xu Long deduced that what the three of them were painstakingly searching for in Blackwater City was the energy core!
The contents of the armory and treasury were not enough to cause them to tear each other apart and fight. Only this priceless treasure could stir up such a huge wave in the City Heart, making them fight so desperately for it.
But they could never have imagined that they had already obtained the energy core of Blackwater City, and now Blackwater City was nothing but ruins and had no value whatsoever.
"Heh! Since Deng Shouchong so stubborn, then Branch Master Chen, how about we just take action? Let's make it clear beforehand: no matter who has the item, whoever gets it keeps it. I, Yuan Changwu, keep my word!"
Yuan Changwu, inside the enclosure, glanced at the scene with a sinister look. He knew the situation was somewhat deadlocked, so he deliberately provoked Chen Yuping Chen Yuping, hoping she would make the first move against Deng Shouchong and the others.
He himself naturally retreated to the back of the crowd, his sinister gaze sweeping over the layers of people, looking deep into the city, a glint of light flashing in his eyes as he pondered something, his expression becoming somewhat hesitant.
Chen Yuping in the air did not answer his words, but Xu Long felt the raindrops falling all around him becoming more and more dense.
The raindrops that fell to the ground did not disappear; instead, they gathered at everyone's feet, forming a silver ring that separated everyone in the arena.
As soon as Yuan Changwu finished speaking, the powerful cultivators in the enclosed area, as fierce as wolves and tigers, all stepped forward towards Ma Fang and his group. Their bodies radiated with magical Magic Power, and their eyes revealed intense killing intent as they looked at Deng Shouchong and his group.
A heavy sense of crisis weighed on everyone's mind. Xu Long's eyes held a deep sense of worry; it seemed these two were serious.
But he knew that there was another powerful force in Blackwater City, and they might be hiding in the shadows, watching the two fight from the sidelines!
In the heart of the city, a great battle is about to erupt!
Deng Shouchong's expression hardened, his gaze fixed on Yuan Changwu behind the barbican. He had fought against this man for many years and they were quite familiar with each other.
The saying "the one who knows you best is your opponent" is absolutely true. When they were close, they could even keenly sense each other's aura. That's why Deng Shouchong was able to quickly detect Yuan Changwu's entry into the city when they were in the City Lord's Manor.
Seeing his actions, Deng Shouchong felt a sense of unease. Given their past grievances, they were bound to fight whenever they met, but after provoking Chen Yuping, he actually hid behind the crowd.
Thinking of Yuan Changwu's sinister gaze, Deng Shouchong silently asked himself: Could this fellow have some other purpose?
As Deng Shouchong's mind raced, the Dharma banner in his palm instantly rose up with a flick of his wrist. The Dharma banner in the air deliberately bypassed the surging crowd of great cultivators and headed towards Yuan Changwu behind the walled enclosure.
No matter what Yuan Changwu's plans are, he will never let them succeed. As long as Yuan Changwu's side suffers losses, then indirectly, Deng Shouchong's side will also suffer losses.
Behind Deng Shouchong, Xu Long and his group all tensed up. They had naturally received Deng Shouchong's telepathic message. The raindrops were falling more and more densely, and the powerful cultivators opposite them all had murderous intent on their faces.
Deng Shouchong has decided to deal with his nemesis Yuan Changwu alone, Xu Long is going to deal with the rather strange Chen Yuping, and the numerous powerful cultivators can only be dealt with by Ma Fang and his group alone.
No one objected to Deng Shouchong's arrangement, but for some reason, Xu Long felt increasingly anxious.
Although the three forces in the center of Blackwater City were on the verge of war, it seemed unusually quiet. An eerie atmosphere permeated the vast city, as if many eyes were coldly watching everyone.
A sudden sense of unease rose in Xu Long's heart, but he had no time to think about it. The falling raindrops were already approaching with a chilling aura, and Ma Fang and her group were already surrounded.
He now had to forcibly release the raindrops from their confinement, otherwise Ma Fang and her group would become easy prey in front of the great cultivators.
Xu Long frowned, forcibly suppressing the thoughts in his mind, and a flash of sword light shot out from his side.
Buzz!
When a clear sword cry resounded through the center of the city, Deng Shouchong in front and Ma Fang and the others behind felt a sense of security for some reason.
Facing two cultivators at the Lesser Immortal Realm, everyone was filled with trepidation. However, the appearance of this sword's cry acted like Sea-Calming Divine Needle, seemingly providing them with a sense of inexplicable calm amidst the crisis.
If Xu Long knew what these people were thinking, he would definitely curse them. The first two times Ma Fang and the others thought this way, Xu Long alone bore the crisis that someone of his level should not have to bear.
But at this moment, Xu Long's attention was completely focused on the raindrops. Chen Yuping, the leader of the Rogue Cultivators Association, had rather strange methods. Her true form had not yet been revealed; this was merely a dharma Dharma Body released by an Earth Immortal.
The raindrops that transformed into the Dharma Body seemed endless, showing no energy fluctuations at first glance. But now that Chen Yuping had decided to take action, the raindrops gathered at her feet began to reveal their power.
After a sword cry, a cold glint appeared. Xu Long did not first remove the restraints in front of him. His Body of Oblivion did not care about the temporary coercion. The sword light in the air swept up and went straight towards Ma Fang and his group.
The sword light that Xu Long unleashed whistled through the air, accompanied by the sound of wind and thunder. In a daze, it seemed to share the same origin as the raindrop phenomenon. However, when the two murderous auras appeared in the air, a chill ran through people's hearts.
The incoming sword light scattered into numerous sword shadows in the air. In the intertwined light in everyone's eyes, the sword light had already spread beyond the raindrops, and a destructive aura was gathering within it.
The sharp sword energy, carrying numerous sword shadows, pierced downwards violently. The Power of Laws was instantly revealed within the raindrops, and the swirling raindrops solidified like an impenetrable wall.
Although Branch Master Chen is a woman, her fighting style is extremely fierce. When the sword light came, she did not retreat at all. Instead, she wanted to use softness to overcome hardness!
A series of clanging sounds rang out in the center of the city, and the sound of metal clashing between the sword light and the raindrops was surprisingly heard. The raindrops at Ma Fang's feet and around him all turned into wisps of mist.
In the fierce clash of energies, nothing can exist. However, Xu Long controlled the energy released by his sword light very well, preventing it from overflowing among Ma Fang and the others.
Therefore, from the outside, the sword light's attack did not seem obvious. The raindrops that had gathered at Ma Fang's feet had stopped, and a sliver of light nimbly weaved through the raindrops, while the heavy sword shadows outside the raindrops were already falling.
The sound of wind and thunder echoed through the air, Power of Laws in the sky was obscured by a sword aura. Xu Long's sword light was faster than the falling raindrops.
After the sword light swirled, a barrage of sword shadows followed one after another, giving Chen Yuping no chance whatsoever. Xu Long's strengths lay not only in his violent methods, but also in his swift speed!
As the sword light approached, Ma Fang and his group couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement. This fierce sword light had saved them from danger several times before, and now, facing the Dharma Body of an Earth Immortal, the sword light was not at all inferior.
The crowd in the raindrops perked up, their eyes filled with admiration as they looked at Xu Long. Xu Long's formidable strength had earned the desperados' acknowledgment of his status!
Although the sword shadow fell at breakneck speed, the raindrops beneath its feet did not react excessively. At this moment, the sword shadow had completely covered the raindrops, and the Power of Laws within them could not be revealed.
These sword shadows appear heavy, but they are actually extremely light. Under the execution of the sword light, each sword shadow is imbued with sword energy, and the bursting sword energy pierces out from within the sword shadows in an instant.
With a deafening roar, the raindrops beneath Ma Fang's feet shattered completely. The energy within the sword shadow precisely broke apart each scattered raindrop, and the heavy sword shadow vanished into thin air in an instant, leaving chaotic energy filling the area outside the urn.
Meanwhile, the group of powerful cultivators led by Yuan Changwu was already approaching outside the walled city; now it was up to Ma Fang and his group to decide what to do.