Star Techniques
[Northern Defense Grand Formation]
In an instant!
This space seemed to have been forcibly "cut out" from the chaotic background of Lifeless Valley, transforming into an independent and strict "little world"!
Between heaven and earth, the dark golden phantom of the earth veins pulsated slowly deep within the earth like a hibernating dragon.
Nine dark gold "Yue Seals," each the size of a human head and weighing over ten thousand jin, exuding an aura that suppressed the eight wastelands, floated above Qi Yun's head, slowly Lunzhuan in all directions.
Each rotation makes the spatial structure of this "little world" more stable and weighty.
Qi Yun stood at the absolute center of this "small world," like a "Dao Lord" who ruled over everything here.
His gaze was calm as he looked at the three True Person who were shaken to their core by the sudden change in the world, their escape light momentarily halted.
"Since you're here, stay."
No specific talismans or Law Technique were used.
With just a slight shift of thought, it was as if a monarch were mobilizing the power of the mountains and rivers within his territory.
"Town."
Each word uttered was like a golden pronouncement, an imperial edict.
Boom!
Three of the nine floating, Lunzhuan, dark gold "Mountain Seals" responded to the sound and sank slightly.
An indescribable, terrifying gravitational field, mixed with pure "suppression" intent, instantly descended upon Xuanhengzi, Qiaoshanke, and Fairy Shuyu!
Just as Xuanhengzi was about to activate the Seven Star Crown to draw upon the star power again, he felt as if the space around him had turned into solidified amber, completely isolating the star power and making the flow of Law Power within his body more than ten times sluggish!
He groaned, and the seven points of starlight that had just lit up quickly dimmed, causing his body to involuntarily plummet downwards.
The momentum of the sword strike delivered by the Qiaoshanke was abruptly interrupted by the sudden, overwhelming force of heaven and earth.
The invisible Sword Intent that slashed at cause and effect seemed to have crashed into a giant wall formed by the will of the entire world.
Not only did he fail to strike, but the attack backfired, causing a sharp pain in his Divine Soul and turning his face pale.
The three illusory spiritual flowers surrounding Fairy Shuyu swayed violently. The pink "Soul-Intoxicating Flower" collapsed before it could fully solidify, and cracks spread across the surface of the azure ice flower, with pure white spiritual threads breaking off inch by inch.
This was not an attack targeting individuals, but rather an indiscriminate suppression carried out with the overwhelming power of a "world".
Being trapped in this "Northern Defense" situation is like carrying ten thousand mountains on one's back.
To resist the rejection and pressure from the entire "small world"!
"What kind of Formation Art is this?!" Fairy Shuyu's face paled, her voice trembling uncontrollably.
She had never felt such domineering and overwhelming suppressive power, as if she were as insignificant as an ant, facing the crushing force of the entire world.
Xuanhengzi was filled with shock. He frantically urged his remaining magic Law Power to try to communicate with the isolated stars, but found that even the dust above his head had turned into a solid barrier, and the starlight could not penetrate even a little bit.
"This formation—it can actually form a region on its own."
Foundation Establishment Realm Heaven?
No, this fiend is clearly in the Early Foundation Establishment Stage!
He closed his eyes and focused his mind, immersing himself entirely in the sheathless wooden sword. The sword emitted a low, unyielding tremor, attempting to break through the invisible shackles of heaven and earth with the purest "sword heart."
However, the suppressive force was omnipresent, originating from all directions, from the "earth" beneath their feet, and from the "sky" above their heads.
No matter how pure his swordsmanship was, at this moment it was as if he were trapped in an endless quagmire, struggling with great difficulty.
Qi Yun at the center of the formation, sensing the state of the three people struggling to hold on under the "Northern Defense" formation.
He did not immediately strike, but observed and savored this new experience of "Transforming the Body into a Formation and ruling a region".
For him, these three True Person were also an excellent "touchstone" to verify the power of this formation.
"In terms of power, it's already quite close to the [Foundation Establishment Realm Heaven] that only the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage can control, but it's far inferior in terms of its mystical power," Qi Yun thought to himself.
After a brief moment of shock, Xuanhengzi suddenly realized.
Breaking the formation in the short term seems hopeless.
If this continues, all three will surely die!
A resolute glint flashed in his eyes. He suddenly bit his tongue, spitting a mouthful of Essence Blood mixed with the essence of his natal star onto the "Jade Light Ruler" on his chest, whose spiritual light had dimmed.
At the same time, he formed an ancient and intricate star seal with his hands and chanted the mantra. "The Big Dipper is born, the Southern Dipper dies!"
With my celestial destiny, I will light the way— Fallen Star Void Escape!
Buzz!
The Jade Light Ruler suddenly burst forth with unprecedentedly dazzling starlight, and fine cracks even appeared on its body.
It all transformed into a pure and ultimate "Breaking the Restriction Starlight"!
They forcibly carved out an extremely thin "star path rift" connecting to the outside world in this place isolated by the great formation!
The crack flashed by, yet it brought with it a glimpse of the outside world and—a seemingly insignificant yet crucial "loosening."
"Walk!!!"
Xuanhengzi roared and, with his last bit of strength, pushed forward with both hands!
The cracked Jade Light Ruler transformed into two soft beams of starlight, enveloping the struggling Qiaoshanke and the Fairy Shuyu nearby.
Taking advantage of the slight loosening brought about by that "star path gap," the two were pushed hard towards the edge of the "Northern Defense" formation like stones!
At the same time, Xuanhengzi's own aura rapidly declined like a candle in the wind, his body swayed precariously, yet his face carried a relieved calm.
Caught off guard, the Qiaoshanke and the Fairy Shuyu were swept away by the starlight and involuntarily crashed into the edge of the great formation.
The suppressive power at the edge was temporarily disrupted by the starlight that Xuanhengzi had obtained at the cost of his life.
The two figures actually blurred for a moment, barely managing to pass through the invisible boundary and disappear into the depths of the Bewildering Dust Barrier.
After doing all this, Xuanhengzi could no longer hold on and fell limply from mid-air, her breath extremely weak.
Only one pair of eyes remained, gazing calmly and steadily in the direction where their companion had disappeared.
Qi Yun did not stop the two who were escaping, nor did he immediately deliver the final blow to the falling Xuanhengzi.
He simply watched Xuanhengzi's falling figure, his calm gaze as he faced death, the indifference and scrutiny in his Central Plains now stirred by a barely perceptible ripple.
He murmured to himself, his voice so soft only he could hear. "To sacrifice one's life for one's comrades, to light a lamp to guide them home—"
There was no sarcasm, no admiration, only a faint, almost distant surprise in his tone.
This scene inexplicably reminded him of a figure who had passed away long ago.
Qi Yun walked up to Xuanhengzi and looked down at him.
Xuanhengzi forced herself to lift her eyelids and look at this unfathomable and cunning enemy. There was no resentment in her eyes, only composure.
"The mysterious heavens endure for eternity, and the righteous path endures forever."
Demon lord, you are doomed to defeat!
Qi Yun was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Is it worth it?"
"Value!"
Upon hearing this, Xuanhengzi resolutely replied, seemingly wanting to laugh but unable to make a gesture.
"Good!"
With a flick of his sleeve, he swept Xuanhengzi into the Human Emperor Banner. Qi Yun's "Northern Defense" formation beneath his feet slowly contracted, supporting his figure as he gently sank into the ground.
Within moments, the ground returned to normal.
All that remained were the chaotic spiritual energy and magnetic dust left over from the battle.
A hundred miles underground, there is a quiet space, about ten feet in diameter, temporarily created by the [Northern Defense] formation.
Qi Yun sat cross-legged, and with a slight thought, the figure of True Person Xuanping emerged from the Human Emperor Banner, standing silently in the corner, her aura blending with the surrounding earth and stones, acting as the most loyal protector.
He did not rush to deal with Xuanhengzi's Dao Foundation, but instead looked at the Human Emperor Banner first.
Inside the banner, the phantom of Xuanhengzi's Divine Soul, which had already separated from his physical body and appeared somewhat bewildered yet still maintained a calm and magnanimous demeanor, floated quietly.
Qi Yun formed hand seals and chanted obscure and ancient soul-refining incantations.
With his fingertips, he drew upon the vast soul power within the banner and a wisp of his own Supreme Dao Foundation, transforming it into countless fine, dark rune chains that slowly coiled around Xuanhengzi's Divine Soul.
The dim light gradually intensified, completely enveloping the ethereal, ethereal figure of the divine Divine Soul.
A moment later, the light subsided, and Xuanhengzi's Divine Soul reappeared. His appearance remained the same, but his eyes were completely different.
The former peace and open-mindedness did not disappear, but were completely transformed into absolute faith and obedience to the banner master.
He bowed slowly in the direction of Qi Yun, his posture exactly the same as that of the previous True Person Zecheng.
"Greetings, my lord." Xuanhengzi's voice was calm and composed, without the slightest emotional fluctuation.
Qi Yun nodded slightly and said directly, "Tell me in detail the techniques and Divine Ability abilities related to the Starry Sky lineage you cultivate."
"I will obey the decree of my Lord."
Without hesitation, Xuanhengzi began to recount the Secret Method of the Heavenly Star Sect that he had learned throughout his life in a clear and rhythmic tone.
From the basic "Star-Observing Acupoint-Establishing Instruction," to the "Seven Luminaries Spirit-Guiding Chapter" which guides stellar power and regulates Qi, then to the profound "Northern Dipper Evil-Slaying Sword Seal" and "Southern Dipper Life-Prolonging Light Incantation," and finally to the forbidden technique he used to sacrifice his life and send his companions away, the "Fallen Star Lamp-Burning Void Escape Secret Transmission"—
All the Method Formula, key points, insights, and experiences were meticulously detailed and without reservation.
The Heavenly Star Sect is also a well-known sect of Dharma practitioners within the righteous path.
Although its size cannot compare to that of a righteous giant like the Hao Ran Holy Land.
However, his mastery of the Starry Sky Path is comparable to that of a major sect like Nine Kings Mountain.
Most of these celestial Law Technique require drawing upon the power of corresponding stars, utilizing celestial phenomena, and harmonizing yin Yin and Yang; they are extremely profound.
Moreover, it also adheres to the characteristics of the Starry Sky Path.
Immensely powerful!
Qi Yun listened intently, and the [Great Luo Heaven] slowly began to operate, categorizing and dissecting the fundamental meaning of this information.
He was unfamiliar with this method. If he directly refined Xuanhengzi's [Heavenly Star Fixed Celestial Body Dao Foundation], he might be able to obtain some of his stellar power insights and cultivation foundation to nourish the [Great Luo Heaven].
However, it is difficult to trigger the "update" mechanism of the Law Technique Panel.
This is equivalent to wasting an update opportunity for nothing.
As Qi Yun listened to Xuanhengzi's account, he continuously deduced and compared the possibilities in his mind.
Although the Law Technique the Heavenly Star Sect are wonderful, most of them rely on external celestial phenomena and stars. They are very powerful, but also very limited.
It wasn't until Xuanhengzi read out a technique that could only be practiced at the True Person Realm, but which was considered quite useless in the Heavenly Star Sect, with many Law Technique but very few users.
Qi Yun suddenly raised his hand.
"Etc."
A strange light flashed in his eyes as he interrupted Xuanhengzi's narration.
"That's it. Now, explain the entire scripture and all your insights in detail again."