110: storm

"Roar!"

A beast's roar echoed from afar, bringing with it waves of powerful ferocity.

Inside the Zhou Family, the hearts of the Zhou and Yang families were filled with trepidation. Although they had all decided to remain on Jade Moon Peak, at this moment, fear and dread still gripped them.

After Zhou Licheng sent a letter to the Yang Family, Yang Huaiyuan brought his clan members over to advance and retreat with the Zhou Family.

Now that beast tides were everywhere, Yang Huaiyuan mused that fleeing with his own clan members would likely be even more dangerous.

Thus, he decisively made the decision to bring everything they could from their home and rushed to Jade Moon Peak.

Zhou Licheng did not refuse. Not to mention the marital ties between the two families, even if Yang Huaiyuan and Zhou Kaiding were close friends, the Zhou Family would not ignore them.

Zhou Linuo's Family, who resided in Feiyue City, was also brought to the mountain by Zhou Licheng.

"They're here."

Zhou Liyue rose, exited the secret chamber, and arrived at the core of the Zhou Family's Great Formation.

At this time, Zhou Licheng, Zhou Leren, Yang Linxi, Xia Chuxue, Yang Huaiyuan, and two other Cultivators of the Sixth Level of Qi Refining and Qi Refining Level Seven from the Yang Family were all gathered there, sitting cross-legged around the central Formation Plate.

As for the rest of the Zhou Family and Yang Family, they were hiding in a secluded cave in the back mountain of Jade Moon Peak. Their cultivation was too low to be of any help here.

Hiding in the cave, if the Great Formation were broken and the Zhou Family defeated, and Zhou Licheng and the others died, they would still have a slim chance of survival.

Spiritual Qi permeated the surroundings. Large quantities of Spirit Stones were piled up, and Medicinal Pills were readily available. Pills for restoring magical power, healing injuries, and even for squeezing out potential for a desperate fight were all prepared.

Everyone's expressions were solemn. At this moment, they could not afford to be concerned with etiquette, only seizing every second to nourish their magical power.

Zhou Liyue walked directly through the crowd, sat cross-legged in the center of the Formation Plate, took out a circular plate, injected magical power into it, and connected it with the Zhou Family's mountain protecting grand array.

Spiritual Qi flowed on Jade Moon Peak, and ripples slowly spread. The Formation in Feiyue City was also activated, presided over by the Zhou Family's Guest Elders who had not yet left.

Among them were Xu Hongyuan and Chen Shuyun, both of whom were now Mid-stage Qi Refining Cultivators.

If Feiyue City's Great Formation were broken, the Zhou Family's Guest Elders could only retreat into Jade Moon Peak. As for the Mortals in the city, they could only leave it to fate.

With Zhou Liyue's Foundation Establishment Early Stage cultivation, coupled with the assistance of several others, if there were only one or two Early Foundation Establishment Stage Great Demons, the Zhou Family could fully cope with ease.

Seeing this, Zhou Licheng and the others quickly formed hand seals, their magical power gushing forth and injecting into the core of the Formation. The Zhou Family's Great Formation became even more solid and heavy.

The roars gradually approached, and Qingyuan Town fell into a catastrophe.

Although the Zhou Family had long since spread the word, most families chose to flee this place, but there were still a few families who stayed behind, defending their respective clans to the death.

Many Mortals could only stay confined in their homes, closing doors and windows tightly, or hiding in jars, or taking refuge in underground caves, hoping to escape with their lives.

Now that the beast horde had arrived, every place was under attack. Screams were incessant; some fought to the death, some knelt and begged for mercy, some despaired and accepted their fate, and so on, in various ways.

Zhou Liyue's Divine Sense extended, vaguely perceiving all of this, but she could only remain silent.

A moment later, Zhou Liyue's expression gradually became solemn.

Three powerful Auras converged towards the Zhou Family, as the Zhou Family's location was, after all, the most spiritually rich area in Qingyuan Town.

It was like a Spiritual Qi lighthouse, attracting Yao Beasts to gather.

"Three Foundation Establishment Stage Great Demons..."

Zhou Liyue's heart was heavy, her expression changed, and her Divine Sense reached towards the Feiyue Peak Summit, but Mo Xuan's Aura remained as ethereal as ever, showing no signs of waking.

"At this point, we can only fight with all our might..."

Zhou Liyue secretly resolved.

Outside Jade Moon Peak, three figures gathered: a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Demonic Wolf, an Foundation Establishment Early Stage Demonic Ape, and an Foundation Establishment Early Stage Demonic Tiger. They flew in the air, silently watching Jade Moon Peak.

Subsequently, Qi Refinement Stage Yao Beasts also gathered on the ground. The three Foundation Establishment Stage Great Demons exchanged glances and each let out a long howl towards the sky.

The myriad demons on the ground responded, and beast roars rose and fell.

"Howl!"

The Demonic Wolf let out a long howl, a greenish-blue ball of light condensed in its mouth, and it spat it out. The greenish-blue ball of light flew out rapidly, striking the Great Formation of Jade Moon Peak.

"Boom!"

The Great Formation shook violently, and the faces of everyone in the center of the Formation turned slightly pale. Their hand movements did not stop, magical power continuously poured in, and at the same time, they refined the Spirit Stones piled around them, converting them into magical power.

"Oh?"

The Demonic Wolf was slightly surprised; its full-force attack had actually been blocked.

"Attack together!"

The Demonic Wolf turned its head, looking at the Demonic Tiger and Demonic Ape who had not moved.

The two demons were also slightly surprised. They moved their bodies and condensed their respective Divine Abilities.

A greenish-blue light ball, flames, and a fist shadow, three attacks, simultaneously struck the Great Formation below.

Zhou Liyue's expression changed. While controlling the Formation, she took out a silver-white moon-shaped Magic Treasure from her waist and softly shouted:

"Go!"

She tossed it from her hand, and the silver-white moonlight flew out, transforming into a white silk ribbon that covered the surface of the Great Formation.

"Bang!"

The three attacks first struck the white silk ribbon. In just a moment, the ribbon shattered, transforming back into a ball of moonlight, and flew back into Zhou Liyue's hand.

Zhou Liyue's face turned pale. She had no time to worry about the scattered Flower Morning Reflection Moon. Her hand seals changed, and the circular plate floating in front of her glowed brightly.

"Rumble!"

The three attacks passed through the silver-white silk ribbon and slammed into the Great Formation. The Great Formation shook incessantly, and the entire Jade Moon Peak seemed to tremble.

"Pfft~"

Blood spilled from the corners of everyone's mouths in the center of the Formation. Several Qi Refinement Stage Cultivators like Zhou Licheng had even more chaotic Auras and withered magical power.

The circular plate vibrated ceaselessly. Zhou Liyue's face was pale, veins bulged on her hands, bloodshot eyes appeared, and magical power poured into it desperately.

"Buzz..."

The Formation Plate softly hummed and slowly quieted down.

Seeing this, everyone collectively breathed a sigh of relief. Without time for emotion, they quickly took out the Medicinal Pills placed in front of them and consumed them, desperately urging the medicinal effects. Everyone's complexions eased slightly.

Zhou Liyue summoned the Flower Morning Reflection Moon into her hand, injected magical power, and with a thought, the silver-white moonlight transformed into three streaks of white light that shot directly towards the three great Yao Beasts in the sky.

The streaks of light arrived.

Disdain flashed in the Demonic Wolf's eyes. As the streaks of light approached, its body flickered, and the white streaks of light missed. Then, the Demonic Wolf reappeared, opened its mouth to bite, and the white streaks of light shattered again.

As the white streaks of light approached, the Demonic Ape did not dodge or evade. When they reached its front, its two massive ape palms suddenly clasped together, crushing the streaks of light.

The Demonic Tiger did the same, and the streaks of light shattered.

Zhou Liyue's body trembled. She retrieved the moonlight. This attack was merely to buy everyone some time to recover.

She was not so delusional as to think she could defeat three Great Demons by herself.

She summoned several Medicinal Pills to her mouth, swallowed them, and with a thought, the Spirit Stones behind her turned into powder, losing their Spiritual Qi.

On the ground, Feiyue City's Great Formation vibrated unceasingly. Everyone in the city hid in their homes, their hearts filled with fear and unease.

"Full power attack!"

In the sky, the Demonic Wolf was somewhat enraged and humiliated. That previous attack was only within the Foundation Establishment Early Stage Realm, yet it was able to block the combined efforts of the three demons, which made him quite displeased.

"Good."

The Demonic Ape and Demonic Tiger responded with muffled voices.

The Demonic Ape and Demonic Tiger spread out, and the three demons surrounded Jade Moon Peak.

"Roar!"

The Demonic Ape roared in fury, its ape palms clenched into fists, and it pounded its chest towards the sky, making 'bang bang' sounds. Golden light emerged from its body, as if it had donned a layer of golden armor.

Golden light condensed at its palms, forming fist shadows. The Demonic Ape made a stance, quickly throwing out its fists, and streaks of golden fist shadows struck the Great Formation.

The Demonic Wolf and Demonic Tiger also employed their respective methods.

Jade Moon Peak was attacked from three sides. In the center of the Formation, everyone's Aura gradually weakened, and the Formation Plate vibrated with increasing amplitude.

At the same time, at the Feiyue Peak Summit.

A young man around twenty years old knelt beneath a giant tree, shouting:

"Old Ancestor, the Family is in trouble, please awaken!"

"Old Ancestor, the Family is in trouble, please awaken!"

"Old Ancestor..."

...Feeling the tottering Great Formation of Jade Moon Peak and the increasingly powerful Aura outside the Formation, Zhou Leyi's heart grew more anxious. His strength was insufficient; the Great Formation of Jade Moon Peak was, after all, a Medium Grade Second-order Great Formation. His meager magical power would likely be absorbed before he even started.

Therefore, he couldn't guard the Formation, but he also didn't want to do nothing. So, he ran out of the back mountain cave alone, came to the Feiyue Peak Summit, and tried to awaken Mo Xuan.

However, no matter how he called out, there was no response.

"Is there really no hope?"

Zhou Leyi's face turned pale, his eyes lost their focus, and he knelt on the ground, still shouting.

In the center of the Formation, everyone exerted their full strength to transmit magical power, and the Formation Plate hummed continuously.

"Crack!"

A crisp sound struck despair into the hearts of the pale-faced crowd, and hopelessness spread in their eyes.

In the darkness.

"Old Ancestor, Old Ancestor..."

Calls echoed. In the center, a figure over a hundred zhang long coiled in slumber. Suddenly, that figure's tightly closed eyes trembled slightly, as if there was some movement.

Outside the Formation, the three Great Demons saw cracks gradually appearing on the Great Formation, and their eyes lit up.

Their Demonic Qi grew thicker, eager to immediately break the Formation and devour all these resisting blood meals.

"Azure Flame Strike!"

The Demonic Tiger's Aura surged, and a line of fire shot out from its mouth.

"Vajra Transformation!"

The Demonic Ape roared, and a giant ape phantom with clasped hands slammed towards Jade Moon Peak.

"Azure Wolf Howl!"

The Demonic Wolf opened its bloody maw wide and bit towards Jade Moon Peak.

"Boom!!!"

The Great Formation of Jade Moon Peak exploded with a roar, along with Feiyue City, directly exposing itself to the eyes of the myriad demons.

The Formation Plate shattered, and the Zhou Family members spat out blood, sitting scattered on the ground, all their magical power lost. Only Zhou Liyue was in slightly better condition.

Zhou Liyue stood up, glanced at everyone, complex emotions overflowing in her eyes. Then, the moonlight changed, transforming into a silver-white ribbon that floated behind her.

A platinum Vow Wheel rose, echoing the silver-white ribbon.

"Big Brother, I'll go first."

Zhou Liyue wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, her body swaying slightly, and she spoke softly, flying outwards.

The three Great Demons gathered, looking at Zhou Liyue who stood in front of the Zhou Family, their eyes cruel, saliva dripping from their mouths, as if they had encountered an ultimate delicacy.

"Hehe..."

Zhou Liyue sneered, completely fearless. The ribbon fluttered, and the platinum moon ascended.

"Charge!"

The Demonic Wolf growled.

The three demons flickered, rushing towards Zhou Liyue.

A wolf's maw, an ape's palm, a tiger's tail, attacked Zhou Liyue from three directions.

Zhou Liyue gave a tragic smile and softly called out:

"Vow Wheel: Disintegrate..."

However, before the platinum Vow Wheel behind her could shatter, a deep voice came from the horizon, reaching the ears of Zhou Liyue and the three Great Demons.

"Wind!"

The sky suddenly changed, and a strong wind arose.

A rotating storm moved away from Zhou Liyue, then rapidly expanded, making a 'whoosh whoosh' sound.

The storm raged, sweeping the three Great Demons attacking Zhou Liyue into the wind.

The gale howled, and wind blades were like knives.

"Uncle Xuan?"

Zhou Liyue exclaimed in surprise, quickly dispelling the hand seals she held. The platinum Vow Wheel returned to calm.

Within the storm, the three Great Demons' bodies were out of control, gradually squeezed to the center of the storm. Their demonic bodies were covered in blood, deep enough to see bone, and their Auras were already in disarray, no longer possessing their former might.

"Demon King, Demon King..."

"Demon King, we are of the same race..."

The Demonic Wolf's heart was filled with despair, and it roared towards the sky.

"Spare me..."

The sound gradually faded, leaving only the howling wind. In the center of the storm, the three demonic bodies were already disfigured, their deaths tragic.

A moment later, the strong wind gradually subsided, and the three bloody and mangled Yao Beast corpses fell from the sky, crashing to the ground.

A massive black snake shadow suddenly appeared, floating above Jade Moon Peak.

"Roar!"

The snake shadow stretched out, opened its mouth towards the sky, and waves of silent sound waves spread in all directions.

In Feiyue City, the many Qi Refining minor demons who were devouring Mortals all prostrated themselves on the ground under this silent pressure, trembling and daring not to move.

The snake shadow's Aura was immense. A moment later, all the Yao Beasts in Qingyuan Town were prostrate on the ground.

Some people who had just escaped a disaster, without time to question the reason, fled in a panic.

In their hearts, they thanked the Heavenly Immortals and Divine Spirits for their protection.

Mo Xuan slowly extended his body, and his Golden Core Stage perception spread out. He was filled with confusion; he had only fallen asleep to Break Through, how had it turned into this current state?

Moreover, there seemed to be a connection that had broken in the ethereal Realm, disappearing without a trace.

"Uncle Xuan."

Zhou Liyue flew in front of Mo Xuan and respectfully spoke to him.

"What happened?"

"Why is Old Zhou not here?"

Mo Xuan withdrew his perception, looking at Zhou Liyue, who was already a Foundation Establishment Stage Great Cultivator, and asked.

Upon hearing this, and hearing Uncle Xuan ask about her father, Zhou Liyue's expression changed. Her already pale face lost even more color, leaving only a hint of sorrow.

"The Yao Beasts rioted. Father and Fourth Brother went to resist the enemy and fight the demons. However, now that the Yao Beasts are rampant, Father and Fourth Brother are missing, their lives and deaths unknown."

Zhou Liyue took a deep breath, explaining the entire story in one go.

"Missing, lives and deaths unknown..."

Mo Xuan's heart sank. He once again sensed the connection in the ethereal Realm, but no matter what, he could not find that sensation, nor could he re-establish the connection.

"Old Zhou, I'm afraid he's dead..."

Mo Xuan's eyes were dark and unclear, and his Aura gradually became suppressed. The surrounding air grew heavier.

"Dead... Hehe, Old Zhou, how could you just die like that..."

"The first time I met you, you were about to die, but then you met me and didn't die."

"How did you really die this time..."

"If you die, I'll really leave, Old Zhou..."

Mo Xuan turned his head, looking at the three bloody Great Demons below, and slowly said:

"What exactly happened? Tell me in detail."

Zhou Liyue could not discern the change in Mo Xuan's expression, but she knew that her father and Uncle Xuan were close friends, so Uncle Xuan must also be incredibly grieved. Zhou Liyue sighed in her heart, then carefully recounted the news from Xuanqing Sect.

Not much was mentioned, but the attack of the three Great Demon Kings and the betrayal of the Cloud Jiao were not concealed by Xuanqing Sect. In a time of life and death, there was no longer any so-called 'Family shame should not be aired'.

"Cloud Jiao..."

"Three Great Demon Kings..."

Mo Xuan silently repeated.

"With my current strength, having just advanced to the Demon King Realm, confronting four Demon Kings is truly unwise."

"Truly unwise!"

"How can one achieve Immortal Ascension with such unwisdom..."

"Hehe, but..."

Mo Xuan scoffed at himself, a fire rising, burning, and blooming in his heart, and his Aura became increasingly restrained.

"I'm going out for a while. You guard the Family well."

"If I don't return, the Zhou Family will be entrusted to your protection from now on."

Mo Xuan's tone was calm, his voice as usual, as if he was talking about a very ordinary matter.

Without waiting for Zhou Liyue's reply, Mo Xuan's massive snake body unfurled invisible wind wings behind it, flapping slightly, stirring up a wave of wind.

A black stream of light suddenly vanished, its speed several times faster than before.

"Uncle Xuan!"

Zhou Liyue's expression changed, and she quickly called out to Mo Xuan, but Mo Xuan's figure was no longer there.

In the sky, Mo Xuan opened the System panel.

Name: Mo Xuan;

Race: Black Water Profound Serpent;

Bloodline: Spirit Beast;

Lifespan: 90 / 1200 years;

Talents: Water Control, Wind Control;

Innate Divine Ability: Summon Wind and Call Rain;

Associated Magic Treasure: wind and rain pearl;

Divine Abilities: Water Form: Myriad Transformations, Wind Form - Traceless, Size As Desired Transformation Divine Ability, Breath Concealment Divine Ability, Three Transformations of the Demon Body;

Realm: Early Golden Core Stage;

clan protecting system Binding: Zhou Family, Family Head - Zhou Licheng.

Clan Fortune Points: 11]