Qi Yun Arrives

The disciples of the Azure Cloud Sect were naturally very welcoming of the people from the Azure Thunder Hall.

Over the next two days, other sects from the Southern Frontier also began to gather around where Yi Xuan and the others were, making the area around the Azure Cloud Sect's array formation quite lively.

However, this was merely an illusion created by the large number of people present; everyone there was genuinely worried about the situation at the Gazing Immortal Sect.

To a group of cultivators who have reached the Grain Avoidance Realm Perfection, a Nascent Soul Cultivator is like a tiger among sheep. Even if the tiger doesn't bite, as long as it's around the flock, the sheep can forget about getting a good night's sleep.

Moreover, this tiger is not only capable of biting people, but it's also a ferocious tiger that's starving.

Many disciples of various sects could only place their hopes on Yi Xuan.

They hoped that this Azure Cloud Sect protector, who had promised to protect them, would have some unexpected methods.

On the other hand, Qi Yun and the others from the Gazing Immortal Sect in the Stone Mountain did not find any other cultivators for half a day.

Qi Yun, once again driven by frustration, brandished the murderous knife and relentlessly attacked the Stone Mountain, leaving one crater after another on Stone Mountain surface.

Qian Lei, suspended in mid-air, dared not descend. Seeing that Qi Yun's casual strike could eliminate a Golden Core Perfection True Person, he could only wait for Qi Yun's anger to subside.

Once there wasn't a single intact rock left around Qi Yun, he finally stopped moving, and only then did Qian Lei dare to land.

"Junior Brother Qi!"

As soon as Qian Lei looked up, he met Qi Yun's bright red eyes, and his heart skipped a beat.

"What? Just say what you have to say! Don't beat around the bush!"

Hearing the other party's emotionless words, Qian Lei mentally composed himself before speaking, "Junior Brother, I think it's because of what happened with the Azure Cloud Sect and the Qianyuan Sect before. After receiving the news, disciples from other sects in the Southern Frontier dared not stay within the Stone Mountain area anymore."

Qian Lei glanced cautiously at Qi Yun, and seeing that the other party had no reaction, he continued, "Why don't we head to the location of that pillar of light now? We might be pleasantly surprised! Even if no sect goes to the Azure Cloud Sect's headquarters, taking down the Azure Cloud Sect wouldn't be a bad thing! What do you say?"

Whether it was due to the influence of the murderous blade itself or the sudden surge in power, Qi Yun's rationality had been waning ever since he became Artifact Spirit.

Upon hearing Qian Lei's opinion, his remaining rationality told him that he should trust the other party. He then glanced at Qian Lei, grinned maliciously, and took to the air, flying towards the towering pillar of light.

Just as the people behind Qian Lei were about to take to the air, Qian Lei reached out and stopped them.

"Senior Brother Qian! What do you mean by this?"

Qian Lei shook his head. "We don't need to go this time!"

"But what will happen to the Storage Bag and Law Artifact of those sect disciples? Junior Brother Qi probably won't care, will he?" the disciple asked anxiously.

"Heh!" Qian Lei sneered, looking at the disciple and saying, "Since the Azure Cloud Sect dared to make such a public spectacle of things and even promised to protect others, do you think a group of cultivators in the Grain Avoidance Realm would dare to make such a promise?"

"Senior Brother Qian? What are your thoughts on this?"

Hearing this, Qian Lei shook his head helplessly. "What I think is not important now. All we can do is wait for the outcome! Junior Brother Qi has destroyed the Azure Cloud Sect, then our plan is fine, and this Artifact Ruins is still a piece of fat meat that's already in our mouths! But if the Azure Cloud Sect really has the means to take down Junior Brother Qi, then let alone the few of us, even the future of the Gazing Immortal Sect is uncertain!"

After speaking, Qian Lei sat cross-legged, awaiting the final result.

What he didn't know was that not far above their heads, a drone was transmitting their words to Yi Xuan in real time.

"The disciples sent by the major sects in the Southern Frontier are indeed not to be underestimated. I never expected Qian Lei to have such insight!"

As Yi Xuan prepared to deal with Qi Yun's items, he silently thought to himself.

"Get those scum from the Azure Cloud Sect and Yi Xuan out here!"

Qi Yun arrived very quickly; before he even got there, his voice boomed like thunder.

This immediately terrified the disciples of various sects stationed outside the stone cave. Even the Azure Cloud Sect members who were operating the formation were momentarily stunned. In the end, the formation could not be sustained, and the towering pillar of light disappeared into the world.

"Hehe! You came really fast!" The Azure Cloud Sect members, who were getting up, only then realized that Yi Xuan had somehow appeared beside them.

"Protector Yi!" Seeing Yi Xuan's empty-handed appearance, Yan Siruo asked worriedly, "Are you really alright? Protector Yi, if you feel you're not confident, perhaps we should avoid a confrontation for now?"

Yi Xuan chuckled and said, "This Artifact Ruins is only so big, where do you think you can retreat to? Retreat? Don't worry!"

After speaking, Yi Xuan waved his hand, and the Black Tortoise appeared in front of everyone. The moment this mecha, which was more than three meters tall, appeared, it drew gasps of amazement from everyone present.

Without the slightest hesitation, Yi Xuan climbed into the cockpit. The moment the door closed, Qi Yun landed and made eye contact with Yi Xuan.

"Hehehe, so that's why you were so confident! You dared to provoke me, it's all because of this turtle shell?"

Without another word, Qi Yun charged forward, sword in hand.

When the Black Tortoise was being developed, Yi Xuan hoped it would have the ability to fight against Nascent Soul Ancestors. Even if it couldn't inflict fatal damage on Nascent Soul Ancestors, Yi Xuan could still use the Black Tortoise's defense and agility to deal with them.

Unfortunately, after the Black Tortoise was born, Yi Xuan never had the chance to fight against the Nascent Soul Ancestor.

Yi Xuan didn't want to miss this opportunity.

Black Tortoise placed its right hand on its left shoulder, a flash of light appeared there, and then a giant sword more than two meters tall appeared in Black Tortoise's hand.

Faced with the incoming greatsword, Black Tortoise decisively held the giant sword above its head, which, from a distance, looked like a giant holding up a long, narrow door panel.

"When!"

After the two collided, a loud bang shook Yi Xuan inside the Black Tortoise, making his head throb.

"Warning! The two-handed greatsword is damaged! Damage level: 10%!"

Yi Xuan was not surprised by the warning from the Black Tortoise. Although the two-handed greatsword looked exaggerated, it was actually just printed by Yi Xuan using a 3D printer. In terms of both materials and performance, it was no match for the greatsword in Qi Yun's hand.

The fact that only 10% of the damage was sustained in a single engagement already made Yi Xuan very gratified.

When Qi Yun saw that the Black Tortoise had actually blocked his attack, he immediately let out a cold laugh, "Heh! Not bad, this is what makes me truly enjoy myself!"

After saying that, Qi Yun flashed to the back of the Black Tortoise. Although the Black Tortoise was quite agile, it was still somewhat inferior to a Nascent Soul Realm stage cultivator.

At this moment, through the sensory system on his back, Yi Xuan realized that Qi Yun's broadsword was coming down again, and it was impossible to dodge it.

Those watching from afar felt a chill for Yi Xuan.