Xuanzhao's star chart, upheaval in the grotto-heaven; a soul banner blots out the sun, True Luo in peril

"This is not good."

True Lord Xuantong looked at the golden token in his hand. The wonder it had just held was gradually dissipating. When he tried to connect it with [ Pengyu Heaven ], he found that he could not sense anything.

The same situation occurred with the golden tokens held by the other individuals.

"Master, it seems that Daoist priest has made his move!"

A lotus flower drifted by, Qin Ziwei's spirit sat within its stamen, speaking with a solemn expression.

True Lord Qingyu's expression was equally grim.

He was entrusted by the Jade Spring Sect to bury Chen Shuangbai, the Jade Spring Dao Child, the Far-Reaching Luminous Sword Immortal, and a Nascent Soul talent destined to reach the Nascent Soul stage, within this grotto -Grotto-Heaven...

He shook his head, suppressing the absurd idea, and instead used his Law Power to project his voice towards the highest peak of South Splendor Mountain, shouting, "Senior Baishi, do you have a solution?!"

True Lord Baishi did not rush to answer. Instead, he sat cross-legged in mid-air, with a star map hanging in front of him. The starlight on the map was dazzling, and several stars could be seen to be extremely bright, faintly connected together, exuding a mysterious artistic conception.

This is the [ Stars Divination Secret Method ], a secret transmission of the Heavenly Star Mystic Sect sect. Using star charts as a medium, it can deduce good and bad fortune and discern changes in celestial secrets.

A moment later.

True Lord Baishi opened his eyes, a hint of solemnity in them, and said to the disciples attending him, "Please, fellow Daoists, come here for a chat."

The disciple bowed and withdrew.

Before long, True Lord Xuantong, True Lord Qingyu, and True Lord Xuanwu arrived one after another. True Lord Baishi thought for a moment, then flicked his finger, and the Divine Fire Cover hummed and boomed, bringing True Lord Youluo, who was imprisoned inside, with it.

True Lord Qingyu said urgently, "Senior Baishi, could you join forces to reopen the entrance to the Grotto-Heaven and allow us to guide our disciples out?"

True Lord Baishi shook his head, not in a hurry to answer. Instead, he turned to look at True Lord Youluo. His eyes shone brightly, and a unique Divine Ability belonging to Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator descended upon them.

The serene-looking Nascent Soul Nascent Soul suddenly turned serious, feeling as if everything around him was rapidly receding, as if he had fallen into an eternal silence.

This is a unique Divine Ability that only Great True Lord in the Nascent Soul Late Stage stage can use. It can seal off a surrounding area with Divine Sense and Law Power, making it impossible for anyone trapped inside to escape.

But at that very moment, the third eye on the forehead of this True Lord Youluo, which had been tightly closed, seemed to be shaken and opened with a gurgling sound. A pure black pupil suddenly opened, and deep within the pupil, the inverted crisscrossing demonic patterns suddenly emitted a bright demonic light, and a distant calling power abruptly descended upon this place.

True Lord Xuantong was startled. He pushed up the hibiscus crown on his head, and layers of light floated, revealing a celestial palace to protect him.

Both True Lord Qingyu and True Lord Xuanwu were equally terrified.

Nascent Soul Late Stage?

True Lord Baishi was slightly taken aback. A sea of stars suddenly appeared behind him, with the five luminaries rotating within it, ready to make a powerful attack... But for some reason, he was momentarily stunned, and saw True Lord Youluo being swept away by this Nascent Soul Late Stage power, disappearing into the divine fire shield.

Only the Golden Token of the Grotto-Heaven remained.

Once everything has stabilized.

The True Lord Baishi took a deep breath, a hint of surprise appearing on his face, and said, "That Old Monster Hentian has made his move... I apologize, it was my carelessness that allowed that fiend to escape."

"You flatter me, senior." True Lord Xuantong's eyes gleamed, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

Although he was Nascent Soul Late Stage, anyone with discerning eyes could see that the old man had deliberately hesitated for a moment before letting him escape.

However, this is the territory of the Heavenly Star Mystic Sect. If this old man is in the Nascent Soul Late Stage, then the others can't really say anything.

Ignoring the opinions of the others, True Lord Baishi simply stated the results of his previous deductions:

"My deduction just now strongly suggests that it was that strange Daoist priest who did the trick!"

"After a short while, my sect members will bring the spiritual resources. I will then set up an altar and perform a ritual, using my divine powers and the magic of the golden token to forcibly open a gap from the outside and summon my disciples out."

"But this will take some time, and I'll need the help of a few fellow Daoists."

He made his move!

Hong Qing looked at the waves of spiritual light that surged like ocean tides and said with a solemn expression.

Jixuan activated his magic Law Power, controlling the chariot, which was enveloped in rolling purple lightning, and led the group towards the center of the Grotto-Heaven.

But this torrent of inspiration was far too overwhelming.

After traveling only a few feet, the tide of spiritual light surged forth, as if the Spiritual Qi of the entire Grotto-Heaven had been stirred up by some force, turning into violent waves that swept in all directions.

Jixuan's expression was grim. The carriage was shaking violently in the waves, and the purple lightning shield was crackling as if it would shatter at any moment.

Hong Qing gave a soft shout and said, "You focus on controlling this carriage; I'll take care of it."

The successor of the Heavenly Star Mystic Sect took a step forward, opened his right palm, and a beam of golden divine light shot out from it, merging into the carriage. The violent shaking gradually stabilized, and there was a sense of peace and stillness, like the earth itself.

Tu Yao· Saturn Divine Light.

This Divine Ability excels at blessing. Whether it is a cultivator's Law Treasure or spiritual light, once it receives its blessing, it will remain unmoved, as stable and solid as the earth.

But that's not enough.

Hong Qing pondered briefly, then took out another object from his sleeve—a perfectly round pearl that shone with brilliant light. Within it, one could see Azure Wave, with countless flying fish swimming within.

He suspended the precious pearl atop the canopy of the carriage, and layers of water curtains fell, merging with the Saturn Divine Light, finally stabilizing the carriage. He then watched the great tide of spiritual light and steadily moved towards the center.

Chen Shuangbai looked at it curiously.

Whether it's the Saturn Divine Light or the Mercury Pearl, one can glimpse the wonders of the Five Luminaries Divine Ability of the Heavenly Star Mystic Sect, which will greatly benefit his cultivation.

As they walked, Chen Shuangbai suddenly asked, "Fellow Daoist Hong, I wonder if your sect practices the Mysteries of the Moon?"

Upon hearing this, Hong Qing gave Chen Shuangbai a deep look.

Having cultivated the Way of Planets, he could clearly perceive the profound Grand Yin energy emanating from Chen Shuangbai, and he also knew the origin of this sword immortal's Sword Intent. After pondering for a few moments, he said, "The Sun and Moon are supreme and noble, difficult to master deeply; I have only scratched the surface of them."

Upon hearing this, Chen Shuangbai wasn't annoyed that the person was holding back; she simply smiled.

As the two spoke, the carriage passed through layers of spiritual light and gradually approached the territory of the True Luo Hall.

Looking into the distance, the group saw that the soaring spiritual light had been mostly stained purple-black. Within the pillar of light, countless demons shuttled back and forth, absorbing its nourishment and continuously multiplying from the mysterious soul banner that stood tall below.

Upon seeing this, Chen Shuangbai couldn't help but secretly complain.

"Soul Banner... Another Soul Banner... So you demonic cultivators have no other signature magical Law Treasure, huh?"

Could you perhaps be a little more innovative?

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