Yu Ci's cultivation level was not on par with Hu Dan's. His vision also fell short, making it somewhat difficult for him to observe the scene on Cinnabar Cliff. All he saw was a wave of golden light sweeping over the dark mass assaulting the four sects of Cinnabar Cliff. Their attack clearly faltered, and the radiating light was tinged with a blood shadow, indicating heavy casualties. Seeing Hu Dan's expression, he couldn't help but ask:
"What's happening?"
Hu Dan, eyes unblinking as he watched the golden light, explained: "This is the Ten-Earth Golden Light Formation. It emits one thousand and eight rays of golden light, as fierce as fire and as sharp as a blade. It's unstoppable, but the golden light must be prepared in advance and only has the power of one round. After its release, it takes a long time to prepare again. Normally, it's controlled by Tu Du. With his cultivation level, he can manipulate the one thousand and eight rays of golden light at will, achieving the maximum killing effect. This wave just now had no variation at all, it definitely wasn't Tu Du's doing. If he's not showing up under these circumstances, he must still be severely injured and someone else must be in charge. It's nothing more than a desperate struggle."
Yu Ci nodded in understanding. Looking back at the golden light, he saw it extinguish quickly, just as Hu Dan had said. The changes in light and darkness in the world were very intense. Watching the golden light, Yu Ci suddenly felt a sense of familiarity.
"Is that...the Pure Yang Talisman Sword?"
Hu Dan, who had heard about Yu Ci's exploits, smiled and said: "Exactly. Ninety percent of the Pure Yang Talisman Swords made in the White Sun Mansion are prepared for this formation."
Yu Ci expressed his understanding. From the beginning of refining the Pure Yang Talisman Sword, he had felt that the Sword Technique, though named 'sword', was actually a special type of wooden talisman. It stored up Sha energy and firepower, which could be released all at once when needed, achieving the maximum killing effect. Yu Ci hadn't tested its power yet, but he had experienced the potency of the Nine Yang Sword Technique when he first encountered the Ghost Beasts in Sky Rift Valley. He had cut off the Ghost Beast's "Heart-Tugging Horn" then, and the power was immense.
Now, he had seen the power of the Pure Yang Talisman Sword when activated, and it was indeed extremely fierce. However, just as Hu Dan had said, despite the strength of the Ten-Earth Golden Light Formation, it was nothing more than the White Sun Mansion's desperate struggle. It could slightly dampen the momentum of the four sects, but it couldn't last. Within half an hour, the undercover defenses on the upper levels of Cinnabar Cliff had completely collapsed, and the elite of the four sects had invaded the mansion and begun a melee. Given their numerical and strength advantages, victory was only a matter of time.
However, in the sky, the battle at the Golden Elixir level had run into some problems.
Jin Huan deeply resented Dong Yan for his betrayal and had always wanted to kill him for closure. But Dong Yan was fast and agile with his sword, making it hard to catch him. Just as the Ten-Earth Golden Light Formation was activated, the golden light from the Pure Yang Talisman Sword reached far and wide, sweeping across the sky. Dong Yan, unfortunately, was disrupted by a ray of golden light, causing him to falter momentarily. Jin Huan seized this opportunity and unleashed the "Ten Thousand Rays Piercing the Clouds Bead". Layer upon layer of rosy clouds came crashing down, inflicting heavy damage on Dong Yan with one blow.
Dong Yan's injury, while not severe, subtly shifted the dynamics of the battle. At this point, Jin Huan was surrounded by Shi Song, Dong Yan, Monk Yi Xin, and Lu Mingyue, with Red Yin nowhere to be found. Among them, Shi Song harbored a deep hatred for Jin Huan and would show no mercy; Dong Yan, having been bitten by the same dog, had no chance of reconciliation with Jin Huan and thus fought with all his might. However, the intentions of Monk Yi Xin and Lu Mingyue were inscrutable, and they held back somewhat.
Initially, the four-on-one advantage was overwhelming, even with two of them holding back slightly. But when Dong Yan fell severely injured, and the Monk remained indifferent, the pressure on Shi Song suddenly increased. By this time, Jin Huan was already fighting desperately, not uttering a word, only pushing his "Extreme Solar Brilliance" technique to its limit, powering the Ten Thousand Rays Piercing the Clouds Bead. Between the ebb and flow of the rosy light, the True Sha roiled and boiled. Within a three-mile radius, everything was within his attack range. The aftermath caused rocks to crumble and houses to collapse on the battlefield below, but luckily, it was near Cinnabar Cliff, so there were not many civilian casualties.
Seeing this situation, Yu Ci chuckled and turned to say, "It is said that Elder Hu's Rotting Soul Fire is complete, capable of summoning hundreds of ghosts to walk in the night. Now, I want to see it for myself."
Hu Dan understood and nodded. He was here as the strongest reserve, for precisely this situation. With a nod to Yu Ci, he shot out, and a ring of grayish-white flames ignited in the night sky. Within it, ghostly figures writhed and struggled, making Hu Dan himself appear blurry.
Within an instant, he crossed several miles, and the grayish-white flames carved out a territory in the sky full of fierce flames. Hu Dan and Jin Huan were old rivals, very familiar with each other, so their greetings were lethal attacks.
Hu Dan, with his firm temperament, displayed great vigor with the Rotting Soul Fire. For a moment, countless ghostly figures were seen, pulling layers of firelight, as if opening the gates of hell, with thousands of ghosts wailing and choosing people to devour. Hu Dan moved among the ghostly shadows and fire, ready to stir up a storm at any moment.
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Shi Song, who had been acquainted with him for over a hundred years, understood him best and seized the opportunity to counterattack, turning the tide once again. At this point, Yi Xin and Lu Mingyue also began to exert their strength, and Lu Mingyue's sword aura once again pierced Jin Huan's shoulder blade, bringing up a streak of bloody light.
Atop the Sky Wing Tower, Yu Ci watched this scene and laughed coldly.
"Sooner or later, their true colors will be revealed!"
Yu Ci was very clear about his purpose of coming to Sheer Cliff City. Aside from increasing his Cultivation Level, the urgency of defending against demons, opening channels, and revealing secrets was clear to him. Therefore, he demanded a change in Sheer Cliff City, replacing the Four Sect Alliance with the White Sun Mansion, but only gave one night to minimize the chaos. After tonight's events, he would surely shift his focus onto those two - having control of Sheer Cliff City, he would have plenty of opportunities to probe their true nature.
At this moment, someone behind him began to speak cautiously, "Immortal Yu, I, I..."
Recognizing the voice as Geng Fu's, Yu Ci couldn't help but smile. This rotund proprietor might seem timid, but he was actually quite decisive. When he had a conflict with Zhao Zirui and others, it was Geng Fu who bravely stepped forward to defuse the situation. Now, his hesitant demeanor seemed more like an attempt to curry favor, especially when contrasted with his previous assertive attitude.
Yu Ci didn't dislike this man. However, what intrigued him more was the peculiar change he sensed in Geng Fu before the banquet began, which was somehow related to the Divine Bronze Mirror...
As he turned to gaze at the stout man, for some unknown reason, the Divine Bronze Mirror hidden in his left sleeve began to heat up.
Yu Ci's heart was stirred. He felt an inexplicable pull from the Divine Bronze Mirror, which naturally drew his consciousness towards it. Without entering the "Inner Void of the Heart," Yu Ci had a more intuitive grasp of his Divine Soul and the Divine Bronze Mirror:
As the three-layer structure of the Divine Soul unfolded, the core Original Soul radiated Divine consciousness and Divine Sense, merging into Divine Will Power, which pierced through the periphery and projected into the central meridian point of the Treasure Mirror. At this moment, he felt an enormous amount of energy within the mirror!
This energy was the accumulation of many years within the Treasure Mirror and the growth it experienced after devouring the Yin Demons. Regardless, it was the first time Yu Ci had felt this energy so clearly, its existence and fluctuations. Then, his projected consciousness was swept up, drifting along with the current!
Yu Ci was taken aback and tried to withdraw his consciousness. However, the energy within the mirror was unimaginably powerful. Yu Ci felt as if he were floating: it wasn't his body, but his Divine Soul that was adrift!
It was as if he were flying a kite, but the wind was so strong that it lifted him off the ground along with the kite.
Fortunately, Yu Ci was already at the Nature-Connecting Middle Stage of Cultivation Level, and his Divine Soul had reached the Yin Spirit State. The potential stimulated by this state was nourishing, making him more robust than ever before. Moreover, he had been diligently studying the method of "Yin Spirit Manipulation" recently. As soon as he sensed something was amiss, his mind instantly became resilient.
The half-learned method of "Yin Spirit Manipulation" was activated in an instant. The power of the Divine Soul was orderly stimulated. The aura formed by the Divine Bronze Mirror he had been refining for months provided him a great convenience, allowing the power of his Divine Soul to smoothly reach the crucial position of the Treasure Mirror, and it was successful!
A low hum, resonating in Yu Ci's ears and reverberating in his heart. The temperature of the Divine Bronze Mirror plunged abruptly, but that was merely a superficial phenomenon. Through the power of his Divine Soul, Yu Ci could sense that within the Treasure Mirror, the energy was surging more forcefully than ever, yet its operation became increasingly clear.
So clear that Yu Ci felt he could harness this momentum to accomplish something.
Then, the Divine Bronze Mirror began to move. With Geng Fu right before his eyes, the movement was confined within his sleeve. Yet, Yu Ci was confident that he had not used any muscular strength or the power of True Sha. It was purely the power of his Divine Soul that allowed the Treasure Mirror to glide along his arm.
For the first time, Yu Ci had successfully utilized a Magical Instrument with his Yin Spirit!
Taking a deep breath, Yu Ci kept his gaze fixed on Geng Fu, as if he were about to reveal a shocking secret on his plump face. However, all he saw was confusion.
The Sky Wing Tower was brilliantly lit, casting a tapestry of shadows on the cliff it rested upon. The interplay of light and darkness made it impossible to discern the winding paths and ravines, and no one would look this way. Kuang Yan Qi was hidden in a crevice obscured by shadows, muttering curses under his breath, his body trembling uncontrollably.
He had always considered himself brave, someone who could withstand adversity. However, at the onset of a sudden upheaval, he was stunned, his mind blank. The fact that he had found this hiding place was not his own doing, but the merit of a "shadow" hidden deep within him.
"What on earth is happening?"
"What should I do next?"
"Should I return to the mansion?"
"Why the hell aren't you speaking?"
The young man could no longer suppress his emotions. His suppressed roar sounded like a beast's growl, his neck muscles twisted, his voice hoarse. But all he was met with was silence.
Kuang Yan Qi felt tormented to the point of madness. He banged his head against the cliff until it bled, all in an attempt to make the "shadow" inside him appear - he had wanted to do this for a long time during the ten-day period!
This time, the voice he longed for appeared. However, it was discussing a topic entirely unrelated to his current predicament:
"This feels familiar. Do you know what treasure was displayed on Sky Wing Tower?"
Kuang Yan Qi turned his head, only to see a phantom emerging from the shadows on the cliff just a few feet away. Thin and frail, clad in a long black robe, this was a figure all too familiar to the people of White Sun Mansion. He was one of their greatest supports in the past, but now, Kuang Yan Qi trembled, unsure of how to address him.
The man didn't seem to mind. He looked up at the Sky Wing Tower and said:
"The memory of a split soul is always fragmented. Even the most familiar aura, when it comes to the lips, cannot be recalled!"
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