Come Down Here, Then

That's all there is to it.

Shangguan Ding quickly called out, "Fellow Daoist Chu, reduce your power!"

Chu Tianshu had no experience in fishing for large catches in the spatial realm, so he naturally sought the advice of professionals and immediately reduced his power output upon hearing it.

The three masters of Incense Valley also slowly withdrew their power.

In the end, all four of them stopped fighting.

"In such a small space, as long as a portion of it enters our realm, its state will become much more stable, and it will no longer drift away so easily."

Shangguan Ding explained, "As for why we didn't go all out and bring everything into reality at once, that's based on our experience."

It turns out that many small spaces, such as cave dwellings and treasure vaults, may also contain alien insects, ancient corpses, statues, and puppets that act as guardians.

If we were to bring this entire small space into reality...

That small space is in complete contact with the energy of the outside world, which could very likely activate all these dangerous creations at once.

However, if only the entrance to a small space is brought into reality, then the process of interaction between the internal and external atmospheres will be relatively slow.

As long as the people of Incense Valley conceal their aura, when they enter to explore, they can try to suppress and seal off some of the internal arrangements before they are fully activated, nipping the danger in the bud.

It's like a giant beast, its head stuck here, while its rear end is still in mid-air.

The level of danger is, of course, greatly limited.

"This is indeed a valuable experience."

Chu Tianshu smiled and reminded him, "But what if the creatures inside the cave aren't passive creations like stone golems that only act when provoked, but rather highly proactive and ferocious demons?"

Even with these preventative measures, we must not let our guard down.

"We need to be careful that as soon as we open the door, something might suddenly lunge at our faces."

Shangguan Ding, of course, understood this principle, nodded, and then formed a sword incantation with his hands.

The Mysterious Fire Mirror no longer needed to function as a rope. With a sudden hum, all the sticky flame threads vanished without a trace.

From the center of the Mysterious Fire Mirror, a red spot the size of a bean lit up, and beams of light shot out from the spot, illuminating the stone gate.

Shangguan Ding pressed his wrists together, his sword fingers rotating like a lotus flower, sometimes with the opening of the flower facing upwards, sometimes forwards. Suddenly, he separated his wrists, his fingertips touching, forming a hand seal.

Under his influence, the beam of light flickered in intensity, illuminating varying areas of different sizes.

Chu Tianshu immediately realized that this was actually a method of "unlocking".

Many of the cave dwellings have talismans inscribed on their entrances, containing array patterns and forming restrictions. Only unique methods can open them, and if they are forcibly broken through, it may lead to a catastrophic destruction.

Over the centuries, Incense Valley has developed its own methods for creating numerous cave dwelling ruins.

Using the fiery light that can penetrate space, they reached the entrance's restrictions and quietly probed its depths.

The changes in the fire essence's strange light possess spatial properties, appearing and disappearing without a trace, much like the most skilled swordsman who can discern the truth before the door lock can even react.

Then, it unlocked in one go!

Although True Person Bai Yin could not fully express his talent through writing, he left behind many manuscripts.

This method of opening the ancient portal without causing damage was inspired by and perfected by the masters of Incense Valley from the manuscripts of True Person.

Under the influence of the red beam of light, the Taiji Chi-shaped stone gate emitted a slight tremor.

The yin-yang symbol separated, revealing the interior of the portal.

Inside the door was a narrow passageway, at the end of which a faint light could be seen.

However, even with the keen eyesight of the experts present, they couldn't discern what the scene was like at the other end of the passage.

However, they could see that many jade mirrors were hanging on the inner walls of the passageway.

Shangguan Ding withdrew the beam of light, still maintaining a sword-fighting stance with his fingers forming a hand seal. The Mysterious Fire Mirror slowly flew to his chest and hovered motionless.

These mirrors----

Chu Tianshu's gaze swept over the mirrors, and he already understood.

"There are no evil creatures in the mirror; it simply causes people's emotions to fluctuate wildly, and they can recall scenes that have special significance to them."

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He was a master at using emotions in martial arts, and he could see through the purpose of these mirrors with just a glance.

"For those who have already cultivated a solid foundation in their mindset, encountering these mirrors can be a valuable opportunity to refine their character and character."

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Ding raised his eyebrows.

Two or three days ago, the Incense Valley might have thought that there was nothing wrong with his temperament.

However, recalling how Chu Tianshu's single glance had stirred up a multitude of thoughts within him, Shangguan Ding decided it was best to play it safe.

"Chuangong. Please go ahead with Fellow Daoist Chu. We will provide support outside."

The Chuangong Elder nodded. In terms of mental state, he was recognized as the most profound in Incense Valley.

Chu Tianshu stared at the end of the corridor, about to speak, when suddenly he sensed something and turned to look outside the hall.

"Shangguan Master Shangguan, close the door to this cave first!"

"Command all disciples in the valley to maximize the effectiveness of all your defensive formations."

The three masters from Incense Valley reacted very quickly.

Although they hadn't sensed anything yet, they had already felt the profound and pure power of Chu Tianshu's skills.

They certainly dared not take Chu Tianshu's serious warning lightly.

Shangguan Ding immediately released another beam of red light, causing the cave entrance to close and the restrictions to be locked again.

The Chuangong flew out of the main hall and let out a long roar.

This sound, like a rocket bursting into the sky, rose and fell three times, each time higher than the last.

Apart from the disciples on night watch, all the disciples and followers of Incense Valley were awakened at home, got up, put on their shoes, and donned their robes.

Some disciples were diligent and slept little; they were simply sitting at home regulating their breathing. Upon hearing the sound, they immediately pushed open the door and came out.

From every door and window, figures in red robes leaped out, jumped to the rooftops, and stood beside the blazing banner.

Elder Chuanhuo was still standing on the stone platform of the central altar, but his body seemed to be filled with heat, floating lightly in the air. Suddenly, he fell again, his left foot landing precisely in the center of the entire stone platform.

"All poisons and miasma are burned to fragrant smoke; the three yangs usher in prosperity, and the true fire shines brightly!"

As the elder chanted his Chuanhuo, fine, bright red stripes, as thin as hair, spread out from the stone platform.

In the blink of an eye, those traces extended beyond the hall, spreading to the roads and houses in all directions.

Braziers were set up on both sides of the road, red lanterns were on the houses, and flaming flags were displayed on the rooftops.

Like relay points, these crimson light patterns continued to spread, reaching farther and farther.

The disciples of Incense Valley were scattered in various places, all chanting incantations and hand seals to assist the formation in operating.

If viewed from above...

At this moment, countless delicate crimson streaks appear in the mountains of Southern Border, rendered with meticulous and tireless brushstrokes.

It forms a huge, magnificent, and ornate flame totem.

The array totems imprinted on the earth are as red as fire, shining brightly.

The array's range actually covered an area of sixty or seventy miles.

Even if all the disciples of Incense Valley were to set up an array elsewhere, they absolutely could not create such imposing power.

This is the accumulated essence of the Incense Valley's thousand-year-old cultivation techniques and the unwavering dedication of its disciples throughout the ages, which permeates these mountains and creates a profound cultural heritage.

Every living disciple of Incense Valley is a linchpin of this great formation, and every magical artifact permanently placed here is a node of this great formation.

The three masters of Incense Valley are the main linchpins of this formation.

Chu Tianshu and Shangguan Ding walked out of the main hall together and looked up.

Surrounded by his own fully unleashed array, Shangguan Ding felt incredibly comfortable, his inner energy radiating outwards along the array.

His sensory range expanded accordingly, and he quickly detected the enemy's trail.

A large patch of dark clouds hung in the sky more than a hundred miles from the central altar of Incense Valley.

Southern Border is rainy, and large patches of dark clouds are a common sight.

But that large patch of dark clouds advanced extremely quickly, almost abnormally so.

Shangguan Ding careful sensing, Shangguan Ding clearly realized that the dark cloud was not actually composed of water, but rather a phantom used for disguise.

Inside the illusion was a massive army of the Demonic Sect artifacts.

The Demonic Sect cultists high above had a wider view and discovered that Incense Valley had already activated the great formation to its highest level.

"So perceptive?"

Protector Xiong was somewhat surprised, "We were all disguised, and we were still over a hundred miles away when we were detected?!"

Protector Ma's voice was loud and clear, accompanied by a laughing shout.

"Hahaha, it doesn't matter. With the sect leader leading us, we can even break through the mountain gate formation of Tianyin Temple. When the blood essence of those monks is absorbed and transformed into Blood Sha, how pure and delicious they will be!"

"Today we've switched to Incense Valley. It's less serene and more yang energy; it's sure to be a unique experience!"

His words were intended to boost the morale of the members of the Demonic Sect.

Although the Demonic Sect won a great victory in the attack on Tianyin Temple, it also suffered some losses. Later, Chu Tianshu even wiped out the followers on several mountain peaks.

The strangeness of that palm strike sent chills down many people's spines.

But this time, the Demonic Sect went out, gathering various branches and bringing even more people with them.

Most of the disciples had not participated in the battle of Tianyin Temple; they only saw the surviving members of the Demonic Sect Cult, who gained many benefits and became happy and powerful.

After Protector Ma uttered these words...

On the night of the full moon, the already excited and itchy members of the Demonic Sect all had bloodshot eyes, smiling faces, and their morale soared.

They flew all the way here without expending any of their magical power.

It was entirely due to Wu Shanjun's control over the Life and Death Twin Sha and death that they were carried into the air.

The farther they flew, the more they could feel how terrifying the Master of the Hall of Longevity's cultivation was, and the higher their confidence grew.

The Master of Corpse Joy Palace exchanged a glance with his wife and couldn't help but transmit his voice, "Brother Shanjun Lord, we only have Hundred Li left. Should we slow down and take a breather?"

"No need."

Wu Shanjun sensed the morale of the Demonic Sect army behind him, and a smile crept onto his lips.

With the unsealed Dragon-Subduing Cauldron as his support, he felt that no matter how much he squandered his cultivation, the evil spirits of heaven and earth would be inexhaustible.

The speed at which he gathered and refined the malevolent energy into its essence using the Dragon-Subduing Cauldron was even faster than the speed at which he squandered it.

Since that's the case, how can we take a break halfway and diminish the spirit of my Demonic Sect?

He simply removed the illusion of dark clouds, revealing the true form of the Demonic Sect army.

As the Demonic Sect army drew ever closer to Incense Valley, the Demonic Sect sect members began preparing their spells.

Whether wielding a magical weapon like a poisonous stinger or conjuring a skull in the palm of one's hand, these are all examples of choosing a long-range spell that emphasizes hardness.

Taking advantage of their own flight momentum, these spells were launched at speeds several times faster than when they were cast on their own.

In an instant, thousands of black skulls appeared, raining down in disarray, hurtling towards the territory of Incense Valley.

Buzz buzz buzz!!

A crimson light shield appeared above Incense Valley, its shape irregular, as it was formed according to the original mountain terrain.

Ensure that every point on this light shield is ten zhang (approximately 33 meters) above the corresponding ground.

The black skull crashed into the light shield and shattered instantly, exploding into plumes of black smoke.

However, most of the skulls were simply formed by magic. With Wu Shanjun supporting them, these people didn't need to be distracted by flying. They could focus entirely on forming more skulls and bombarding the enemy relentlessly.

The crimson light shield was also blasted into an uneven, undulating pattern, like waves.

"Such astonishingly powerful methods?!"

Shangguan Ding Ding's expression changed. He activated the Mysterious Fire Mirror, channeling its firepower into the light shield.

He realized that the cultivation levels of those Demonic Sect cult members were not beyond his expectations.

However, Wu Shanjun was constantly supporting them, which is why the spells he threw out were so fast and so dense.

"I originally thought that even if Tianyin Temple was harmed by an internal traitor, its annihilation was due to internal problems and a lack of capable successors, which had been brewing for some time."

"Now it seems I misunderstood them."

He now truly wonders how Shangguan Yunyan, with her level of ability, dared to go and provide support back then and survived.

"Even Wu Shanjun's power level last time wasn't this outrageous."

Chu Tianshu observed the battle and said softly, "Last time, the Dragon-Subduing Cauldron wasn't fully unsealed, so his use of it wasn't as skillful as it is now."

Shangguan Ding let out a sigh of relief.

That's not surprising.

"When I sensed it, I summoned many fellow cultivators gathered at the Heavenly Wolf Sect to come and meet me, instructing them to also use some disguises to escape from the demon..."

"Let's launch a surprise attack from behind the main force."

"However, this will require Incense Valley to hold out for a while, and even more so—"

Chu Tianshu's gaze swept around, finally settling on Wu Shanjun.

"This will prevent those members of the Demonic Sect sect from flying that fast."

Wu Shanjun's gaze also fell to the ground, but then turned to the stone door inside the hall.

"Stop looking."

Chu Tianshu's voice rose and reached Wu Shanjun's ears.

"I knew it. With your expertise in the path of malevolence, you're probably able to sense the evil beings inside and intervene with magic."

"So, I'll close the door first!"

Chu Tianshu flicked his fingernail.

"Want to come in? Then come down and fight me first."

Wu Shanjun chuckled softly.

"You want me to enter the battle alone? Fellow Daoist Chu, if you're so eager to fight me, then come on up here."

Shangguan Ding watched the two talking, then suddenly changed his gesture.

The red light emitted by the Mysterious Fire Mirror was like water and milk blending together, or like a steel needle piercing through a bubble without harming it.

A beam of red light pierced through the light shield and shot directly in front of Wu Shanjun.

Its momentum was like a magnificent rainbow, and the tip of the red light was still shaped like a sword tip.

Suddenly, Wu Shanjun opened his mouth. He had a human body and a human face, but when he opened his mouth, it was like a tiger baring its teeth, a huge maw with fangs.

A Samsara Disc hangs from the giant mouth.

The rainbow-colored sword light struck the Samsara Disc, but in an instant, the force was neutralized by the rotating disc.

However, at that very moment, Wu Shanjun's upward-rolling eyes caught sight of a figure.

Chu Tianshu appeared above Wu Shanjun's head.

He practically rode on that rainbow to catch up with me.

Just as he reached the top of Wu Shanjun's head, Chu Tianshu Shu Xin unleashed his power, and in a flash, he stomped down heavily.