46: Locking the country

"Nie Fuyun!"

A trace of hateful blood light shone in Blood Fiend's eyes as he stared intently at the old man before him.

Two hundred years ago, this Jie Dan Cultivator, along with Cultivators from other countries, had annihilated the Blood Spirit Sect.

Back then, this person was like white jade, magnificent and unparalleled in bearing, but now he only saw a decaying piece of wood.

Although he was a Jie Dan, his aura was unstable, seeming to be subtly at risk of falling.

"Hahaha!"

"Nie Fuyun, you have your day too!"

Blood Fiend extended his right hand covered in blood thorns, revealing a finger on his large palm. The fingernail on the finger was like a sharp sword, pointing at the old man before him.

The old man remained noncommittal, the wrinkles on his face rippling slightly, only the corner of his mouth revealing a faint, calm smile.

"I am about to fall, but I still possess the power of Dan Formation. What can you do?"

Immediately after, a white light broke through the air. The white light contained countless sword and saber lights, like the force of splitting a mountain.

The white light flashed past, and Blood Fiend's head flew off, blood gushing from his neck.

However, the sword light did not dissipate. It converged at the neck and swooped downwards.

In an instant, the terrifying and hideous corpse ghoul blood body shattered into pieces, as if a cup had fallen to the ground.

All aura was gone!

This was the might of Dan Formation!

Everyone was both shocked and delighted!

Cloud Maple and the others naturally cheered, but Xu Qi'an, Lu Guangtian, and others had heavy expressions.

They greatly feared that in the next second, they would meet the same fate.

"Revered Master's divine power!"

Cloud Maple and Yun Yi bowed and knelt.

Xu Qi'an, however, felt somewhat flustered, fearing that in the next second, a sword light would come straight at him.

But the Golden Core True Person in mid-air sighed, "My strength has indeed declined!"

As expected, just moments later, a figure appeared in the blood pool on the high platform.

That figure was exactly the same as Blood Fiend.

"Old man, your strength has indeed greatly declined, just as I investigated!"

"Hahaha, the others are just extras. What I actually want is you!"

"Do you think the vital blood and Golden Core of a Golden Core True Person will greatly replenish me!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's hearts were once again shrouded in a layer of gloom.

"Blood Fiend was deceiving us!"

Cloud Maple and Yun Yi's eyes were filled with horror. Only now did they recall why it was so easy to contact the outside world earlier.

They had initially thought it was just because the Mystic Realm had undergone a great change, but now it seemed this was done intentionally by Blood Fiend.

Not only that, but corpse ghoul creatures were constantly crawling out of the blood pool, all of which were at the Foundation Establishment level.

And the entire White Jade Hall was turning blood-red at a terrifying speed, like a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood.

"Quickly leave!"

Nie Fuyun in mid-air frowned tightly, shouting loudly. With a slight flick of the whisk in his hand, Cloud Maple and the others all left the White Jade Hall.

Xu Qi'an came back to his senses and found himself on Xiao Langlang Mountain.

Water Lingmiao, Cloud Maple, and others were also here.

"I didn't expect this Golden Core True Person to be somewhat selfless and fearless!"

Xu Qi'an looked at the Mystic Realm entrance, which was constantly emitting blood-red spiritual light, and felt a surge of emotion in his heart.

Cloud Maple and Yun Yi looked at the Mystic Realm entrance, their hearts burning with anxiety.

Although Xu Qi'an felt emotional, he planned to leave immediately.

Regardless of who won or lost between Nie Fuyun and Blood Fiend in the Mystic Realm, it would not be a good outcome for Xu Qi'an in the end.

After all, he still had the Magic Treasures and Dustfall Pill he had obtained earlier.

But just as Xu Qi'an was about to leave, a green sword light streaked across the sky, heading straight for his body.

Xu Qi'an was slightly startled. He immediately cast several Hanhai Talismans to protect himself.

He then glanced sideways and saw the person who had attacked him.

"Lu Guangtian!"

At this moment, a trace of madness was revealed in Lu Guangtian's eyes. Without a word, he attacked Xu Qi'an again.

The rest of the people also reacted at this time.

"Father! What are you doing!" Lu Anhe was somewhat surprised by Lu Guangtian's actions.

Lu Guangtian's lips moved, ignoring everything, and he said fiercely, "Hmph! Fellow Daoist Yun, why aren't you acting? Are you not afraid this person will run away?"

Cloud Maple's expression was somewhat gloomy. Now that his Revered Master's life and death were unknown in the Mystic Realm, he was quite worried.

If Nie Fuyun died, this Yue Country would quickly turn into a Hell of slaughter by Blood Fiend.

"The National Lockdown Formation has been set up. No one can escape Yue Country!"

"I should trust Revered Master and quickly capture this person!"

Cloud Maple nodded, then he and Yun Yi attacked together, raising their hands to reveal two top-grade Foundation Establishment Spiritual Artifacts.

"Xu Qi'an, although I don't know where you got so many Foundation Establishment Talismans, you must have used them all up by now!"

"If you don't want to die, hand over the Magic Treasures and the Dustfall Pill!"

Although these Magic Treasures were blood-refined Magic Treasures and the Dustfall Pill also carried a trace of bloody aura.

But their Floating Cloud Sect had plenty of ways to remove the foreign aura within them.

Xu Qi'an's expression remained unchanged as he listened to these words.

Facing three Cultivators comparable to the Peak of Foundation Establishment, Xu Qi'an's side only had Water Lingmiao and others, and they were also injured.

Xu Qi'an also knew it would be extremely difficult, even impossible, to defeat them.

"Daoist Shui, you all shouldn't get involved in this matter." Xu Qi'an sighed softly, signaling for Water Lingmiao beside him to leave.

Water Lingmiao's eyes sparkled brightly, her body remained motionless, and then she watched with wide eyes as Xu Qi'an took out the three Magic Treasures and a Dustfall Pill from his storage bag.

"Xu Qi'an, you!"

Water Lingmiao's eyes were filled with surprise. She could hardly believe that Xu Qi'an would so easily hand over the treasures he had obtained with such difficulty.

A trace of reluctance flowed in Xu Qi'an's eyes as he said to Water Lingmiao, "Your injuries are too severe. Even if you join forces, you cannot fight against the three of Cloud Maple. It's better to give these up and have fewer disputes!"

He turned to the three of Cloud Maple and said, "Fellow Daoist Yun is right. My trump cards are exhausted, and I really can't fight against you!"

"I hope you won't make things difficult for Daoist Shui and the others in the future!"

The Magic Treasures and pills in mid-air exuded a rich luster, not seeming fake, which made Cloud Maple slightly turn his gaze.

"I didn't expect this Xu Qi'an to be someone who understands the bigger picture, not acting rashly for a slight Opportunity!"

Lu Guangtian, however, completely did not expect this person in front of him to give up the treasures he had obtained so easily, and his expression changed repeatedly.

Seizing the Opportunity, he transformed into a green light and grabbed towards that pill.

"Lu Guangtian, how dare you!"

Cloud Maple was furious and followed closely behind.

This was the situation Xu Qi'an wanted. He quickly pulled Water Lingmiao and the others and fled rapidly.

"Go!"

But just as a few people were about to leave, the fluctuations from within the Mystic Realm continued to surge.

Everyone looked over together and saw an old man flying out.

It was Floating Cloud True Person.

But at this moment, Floating Cloud True Person was extremely strange. One side of his body had a horn and revealed blood-red skin, while the other side was his original appearance.

This appearance greatly surprised everyone.

Cloud Maple and Yun Yi couldn't help but stop their fight with Lu Guangtian, looking at the True Person before them with some disbelief.

"Revered Master, what... happened to you?"

Floating Cloud True Person sighed, "That Blood Fiend of the Blood Spirit Sect took advantage of my weakness and plotted this. I used a secret technique to Seal him inside my body. I must return to the sect and use the White Cloud Divine Light to suppress him!"

But immediately, the other side of Floating Cloud True Person shouted ferociously, "Old man, you're still putting up a strong front!"

"When I get to the Floating Cloud Sect, see how I kill everyone in your sect to avenge my blood feud!"

"Shut up!" Floating Cloud True Person slapped his left blood-red body with his right hand, hitting several acupuncture points, temporarily sealing Blood Fiend's actions.

And at this moment, Lu Guangtian on the side had already taken this Opportunity to fly several kilometers away.

Xu Qi'an and the others on the other side flew towards another direction.

Floating Cloud True Person looked at Cloud Maple and Yun Yi and could only sigh, "You two are too reliant on me, but the path of cultivation is inherently lonely and solitary!"

When Cloud Maple and Yun Yi heard this, their faces immediately showed shame, "We have disappointed you, elder!"

Floating Cloud True Person shook his head and sighed, "Forget it, let me help you one last time!"

After speaking, Floating Cloud True Person flew towards Lu Guangtian's direction.

And Lu Guangtian on the other side was so happy he was about to explode.

"Dustfall Pill, three Magic Treasures!"

"As long as I can form my Dan, the sky of this Yue Country will be mine!"

"At that time, I'll be called True Person Lu Tian!"

"Hahaha!"

However, Lu Guangtian's laughter hadn't lasted for a few seconds when a white sword light flashed past.

Lu Guangtian's head flew off as expected, and blood spurted from his neck.

He, actually died just like that!

His head fell to the ground, and in Lu Guangtian's eyes, the joy from before his death still lingered.

Unfortunately, he would never see tomorrow again.

Floating Cloud True Person snorted coldly, "A mere clown, daring to cause trouble here!"

As soon as the words fell, Floating Cloud True Person waved his large hand, took the storage bag, and flashed away.

In his line of sight, he just happened to see Lu Anhe flying towards him.

He was about to act to finish her off, but the Blood Fiend within his body rioted again.

"Damn it, it seems I can't act anymore. I should go back to the Floating Cloud Sect first to deal with this hidden danger!"

Lu Anhe followed her father's direction all the way, but when she arrived, she saw Lu Guangtian's head on the ground, dead in front of her.

"Father!"

Lu Anhe held Lu Guangtian's headless body and cried out in pain.

After a long time, with vacant eyes, she buried Lu Guangtian's body in the ground, and then walked away dejectedly into the distance.

On the other side, Xu Qi'an and the other two had returned to Lingmiao Market.

Seeing that Floating Cloud True Person did not chase after him, Xu Qi'an finally felt relieved.

Although this trip was very risky, the rewards were also quite significant.

He not only obtained the Dustfall Pill that could help with Dan Formation, but also three Magic Treasures. Furthermore, he also obtained a spiritual pet at the late Foundation Establishment stage.

As well as the main ingredients for refining late Foundation Establishment pills, Ling Yuan Pill.

As soon as Xu Qi'an and the other two returned to Lingmiao Market, they were surrounded by Water Lingmiao's Disciples. Seeing Water Lingmiao's injured appearance, they asked what had happened.

Water Lingmiao did not answer. She dismissed everyone, keeping only Xu Qi'an.

Water Lingmiao: "Xu Qi'an, we have now formed a grudge with the Floating Cloud Sect. Although Floating Cloud True Person is in a bad state, they won't act for now!"

"But we still must prepare as early as possible."

"If Floating Cloud True Person recovers, or if Cloud Maple breaks through to Dan Formation, we will definitely have no way out!"

Xu Qi'an nodded. He had also thought of these things.

"It seems there's no time to lose. We must leave Yue Country."

But at this moment, one of Water Lingmiao's Disciples came forward.

"Revered Master, the entire Yue Country has been enveloped by the Dan Formation, we cannot get out!"

"What?!"

Water Lingmiao and Xu Qi'an showed expressions of surprise.