Perhaps it was the influence of the Evil Method of that Transformation Sect envoy, or perhaps Cheng Yin himself harbored many grievances against the Jade Spring Sect, and now that he had suddenly gained power, he could no longer suppress his feelings, hence his dissolute behavior.
Or perhaps the dream of the Golden Core promised by the Transformation Sect was simply too irresistible.
Of the more than ten elders of the Cheng Lineage clan, apart from Cheng Yin, who Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, there was another elder in the Foundation Establishment Early Stage, all of whom were advocates of war.
Those who remained loyal to the Jade Spring Sect had their Dantian sealed and were imprisoned.
Cheng Yin wanted to slaughter all the clansmen who were not of one mind with him as a warning to others, but now the Jade Spring Sect's army to quell the rebellion was about to arrive, and time was running out.
After the fleet of flying boats, composed of Flowing Light Flying Boat, set off into East Mountain Commandery, streaks of dark, gleaming fireballs, each as large as a cartwheel, suddenly rose from various parts of the forest.
On the Flowing Light Flying Boat, Exalted Cultivator Li stood at the bow, watching this scene, and sneered.
Without even giving a command, hundreds of White Jade Crane circling outside the flying boat let out a long cry and transformed into streaks of light, flying down like hundreds of silk ribbons.
The White Jade Crane complemented the restrictions on the entire Flowing Light Flying Boat. With the blessing of this Supreme-Grade Spirit Artifact, their defenses increased dramatically. In no time, the fireballs were completely destroyed before they even took off, like fireworks in full bloom.
Following closely behind were numerous insects and beasts.
Demonic forces are mostly accustomed to raising various kinds of insects and beasts.
Chen Shuangbai had previously dealt with the insects and beasts of the Heart-Eroding Stronghold; they were all fearless and strangely shaped.
The lord of Heart-Eroding Stronghold was a defector from the Transformation Sect, and now facing the Transformation Sect... how could they not be skilled in using these kinds of insect beasts?
First came the chilling buzzing sound that emanated from my ears, like countless insect wings rubbing against their shells. The sound grew louder and louder as it approached, like a black tide surging from the mountains, the cracks in the ground, and even the air.
But it wasn't some kind of Evil Method; it was a dense, overwhelming swarm of black insects.
The swarm of insects blotted out the sky and surrounded the entire fleet in an instant.
And it was at this time.
On the Flowing Light Flying Boat, the Jade Begets Sweet Spring pattern on the enormous sail suddenly lit up, its radiance soaring into the sky. The nearly one hundred small and medium-sized flying boats surrounding it also lit up one after another.
The radiance merged into one, transforming into a giant, movable array that kept the terrifying swarm of insects at bay. At the same time, swirling water droplets appeared outside the array, instantly annihilating any insects or beasts that dared to approach.
Exalted Cultivator Li slowly flew into the air, coldly watching the waves of fearless insect beasts surging towards him, the mocking smile on his lips not fading.
There was one person on each side of him.
Within the Jade Spring Sect, there were originally twelve Foundation Establishment on the surface. In recent years, with the addition of five more, including Chen Shuangbai, the total has reached seventeen. This doesn't even include those who are hidden...
However, among these seventeen people, seven were in the Foundation Establishment Late Stage.
Li, Huo, Shi, Luo, Wu, Ren, and Fang are seven people with many respectful titles within the sect. They are collectively known as the Jade Spring Six Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and they are all top-notch in terms of both strength and skill.
Chen Shuangbai's master, Yi Chongyue, also broke through to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage a few years ago, but he devoted all his energy to Dao of Alchemy, so his reputation was not well-known.
The two people behind Exalted Cultivator Li were a male cultivator and a female cultivator.
Chen Shuangbai recognized this female cultivator; she was Ren Zisu, his Ren Zisu Martial Uncle Ren uncle.
Qian Xiu... This was the first time Chen Shuangbai had met him. His name was Fang Huan, and he was one of the seven people.
Adding Chen Shuangbai and the other two young talents... making a total of six people, such a lineup would have been enough to overwhelm even ten East Mountain Commandery Cheng Household in the past, but things are a little different now.
"A bunch of chickens and dogs!"
Exalted Cultivator Li slowly drew the sword hanging at his waist. The sword was square, with fine, dragon-scale-like patterns on its surface. A green light slowly rose from it, and a fierce, damp aura emanated from it.
"Junior Sister Ren, Junior Brother Fang... we old bones haven't made a move in years, but now... it's time to show others whether we can still wield our swords!"
After speaking, he unleashed a sword strike, a shimmering azure light emanating from it— Exalted Cultivator Li's Sword Essence.
At first, it was just a condensed Sword-Ray. Once it left the sword, it grew larger in the wind and instantly transformed into a turquoise ribbon that stretched across the sky. Like Heavenly River rolling back, it carried an overwhelming and unstoppable water-based True Intention, sweeping away most of the insect swarm.
The previously gloomy sky instantly cleared up.
The insects and beasts that pounced on, whether large or small, ferocious or weak, were all crushed by an invisible force once they were caught in the azure Sword Essence. They either exploded into dust or had their life force instantly killed, as if a rain of insects had fallen.
Standing on the flying boat, Chen Shuangbai observed the sword strike and understood its meaning.
" Sword Essence!"
Exalted Cultivator Li was actually a sword cultivator who had comprehended Sword Essence.
Ding Chengyu and Yan Heng also witnessed this scene and couldn't help but clap their hands in admiration.
Beside Exalted Cultivator Li, Fang Huan and Ren Zisu watched their senior brother's sword strike with admiration.
"Now that my senior brother has started, I can't fall too far behind."
Ren Zisu chuckled softly, her delicate hand rising slightly. She didn't seem to unleash any powerful magical Law Artifact, but instead clasped her hands together, placed them flat in front of her chest, closed her eyes, and quickly uttered a series of fine but somewhat eerie incantations.
The remaining insect beasts that had escaped Exalted Cultivator Li's sword strike seemed to have been attacked by Liaowu force, falling from the sky and being wiped out in the blink of an eye. The remaining ones were no longer a threat.
Fang Huan exclaimed in admiration, "Junior Sister Ren, your spellcasting is becoming increasingly skillful!"
Chen Shuangbai had witnessed this Martial Uncle Ren's skills before. The opponent cultivated the only True Disciple of Shaman Incantation within the sect, and its power, not to mention its unpredictability, was truly extraordinary.
The combined power of three Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivators is truly astonishing.
In the blink of an eye, the obstacles that the Cheng Lineage family had placed there were cleared away.
The airship coalition set off again.
In less than half an incense stick's time, we finally arrived at the ancestral home of the East Mountain Cheng Lineage.
In the once pure and righteous city of East Mountain Commandery, eight demonic array flags were erected in each direction. Each flag depicted a hideous monster, some exchanging children to eat others, others disemboweling and tearing out hearts... The flags moved without wind, and the evil spirits on them seemed to come alive, baring their fangs and claws, spewing out thick, black, filthy demonic energy.
These demonic energies intertwined, forming a dark red light shield that enveloped the entire Heavenly Capital Peak area, clearly establishing a demonic array in the area.
The Jade Spring Sect's flying boat army stopped several miles away from the array's protective barrier.
The six Foundation Establishment from the Jade Spring Sect looked at the demonic array not far away, their faces filled with rage.