50: Dragons and snakes rise from the land

Seeing the two hesitate, the Fifth Elder quickly added:

"The Zhou Family can cultivate Star Origin Fruit and qingling rice. If we can take these two Legacies back into our hands, my Wu Family's foundation will deepen."

"The resources accumulated by the Zhou Family must not be few. If we destroy the Zhou Family, my Family will also be able to recover its Origin Qi faster."

"Moreover, Zhou Kaiding is only at the Qi Refining Level Seven and comes from a Loose Cultivator background, without any good Legacy. If the three of us attack together, we will surely achieve a quick victory and capture him easily."

The Third Elder and Seventh Elder exchanged glances upon hearing this, their hearts already stirred.

The Third Elder had the highest cultivation, close to the Ninth Level of Qi Refining, the Fifth Elder was at the Eighth Level of Qi Refining, and the Seventh Elder was at the Qi Refining Level Seven.

The Third Elder spoke in a deep voice:

"Then this time, the three of us will act together to destroy the Zhou Family."

The Fifth Elder smiled, thinking to himself: Zhou Kaiding, Zhou Kaiding, when you rejected me back then, did you ever think it would bring about the calamity of extermination for your Zhou Family?

The Fifth Elder felt increasingly delighted, as if he had already seen all the Zhou Family members die tragically by his own hands.

"Hahaha..."

Laughter echoed from within the Wu Family.

Now, with two families in Qingyuan Town annihilated, the remaining families were in a state of panic.

The Liu Family and the Five Families once again dispatched personnel, vowing to completely eradicate all demonic Cultivators.

The Wu Family also sent out the Seventh Elder to act together with the other four families.

However, with the thief crying 'stop thief,' how could the true culprit ever be caught?

The demonic Cultivators remained calm, disappearing without a trace once more.

Everyone was helpless, yet it was impossible to constantly stand guard outside.

Two months later, with no clues about the demonic Cultivators, the Liu Family and the Five Families gradually returned.

The various families only hoped this was the last time; some families had even fled Qingyuan Town, spending Spirit Stones to hire several Cultivators to escort them all the way.

The Fifth Elder returned to his Clan and sought out the Third Elder and Seventh Elder.

The two had been monitoring external movements; now that Cultivators from all families had returned home, it was a good time to act.

At night, the three silently left the Wu Family.

They found a place to change their attire, putting on special masks and cloaks to conceal their faces and figures.

After several consecutive changes of direction, they finally headed towards Jade Moon Peak.

Midnight, the hour of Zi.

Below Feiyue Peak Summit, three figures appeared.

"What do we do?"

"Force an attack."

The three quickly arrived outside the Great Formation. Since none of them were Formation Masters, they could only forcibly break through the Great Formation from the outside.

The magical power within their bodies instantly surged violently. With a flick of their hands, they each took out their Magical Artifacts: a High Grade first-tier magical sword, a High Grade first-tier heart-bewitching bell, and a Medium Grade first-tier crimson gold bangle.

The three Magical Artifacts shone brightly, their Late Qi Refining Stage Divine Might displayed without reservation.

On Feiyue Peak Summit, Zhou Kaiding's expression changed drastically. The three powerful Auras outside the Formation, so openly displayed, had startled him awake.

Before he could react, the Great Formation shook, clearly having been attacked.

Zhou Kaiding quickly took out the Formation Plate. The Formation Plate trembled as he channeled all his power, activating it and pouring it into the Formation Plate.

Zhou Kaiding protected the Formation Plate and quickly descended from the peak summit, arriving at the Zhou Family's main hall.

Lin Muwan had also been startled by the Aura and was trying her best to protect the Great Formation. However, her Realm was too low, and she had already been injured by the force of the rebound.

The Zhou Family's Great Formation was only Medium Grade first-tier. Even with Zhou Kaiding personally controlling it, facing two at the Eighth Level of Qi Refining and one at the Qi Refining Level Seven, it was insufficient.

After only a few strikes, the Formation Plate in Zhou Kaiding's hand shattered, and the Great Formation collapsed with a roar.

The Great Formation that had protected the Zhou Family for so many years was now destroyed in one fell swoop.

Zhou Kaiding's face was pale as he repeatedly shouted at Lin Muwan:

"Run!"

After speaking, he sensed the three Auras coming from below and went to meet them.

"What about you?"

Lin Muwan shouted from behind him.

However, Zhou Kaiding did not reply. If he couldn't hold back these three, Lin Muwan and the others would surely die.

Moreover, Mo Xuan was still sleeping on the peak summit; how could he abandon Mo Xuan and flee alone?

Zhou Kaiding already had the will to die in his heart, but he was completely fearless.

Soon, Zhou Kaiding saw the three who had broken the Formation.

All were cloaked and masked, their identities unrecognizable.

"Three Seniors, guests have their etiquette; forcing your way in is not the Dao of a guest."

Zhou Kaiding's voice was low as he questioned the three, intending to stall for time.

"No need for superfluous words with him."

The three did not answer Zhou Kaiding's words, and their three Magical Artifacts beside them shone brightly.

A series of bell chimes spread out, the sound ethereal and beguiling, as if from beyond the heavens, captivating one's mind.

Zhou Kaiding's consciousness was ensnared by the bell, and the magical power within his body actually stagnated for a moment.

"Not good!"

Zhou Kaiding bit the tip of his tongue hard, the sharp pain startling him awake. A layer of cold sweat had already formed on his back.

As soon as he regained his senses, a magical sword, several zhang long, and a crimson gold bangle, humming, attacked Zhou Kaiding simultaneously from several zhang away.

Zhou Kaiding hastily formed a hand seal, only managing to deploy a water mirror shield in front of him.

"Crack."

The water mirror shattered, but the magical sword's momentum was undiminished, striking Zhou Kaiding's body. Several Talismans broke and fell.

The crimson gold bangle, however, had its power greatly weakened by the water mirror's obstruction, causing little damage.

Struck by a sword and a bangle, Zhou Kaiding flew backward, his face pale, blood spilling from his mouth.

In one exchange, the three had gained the upper hand, and Zhou Kaiding was severely wounded by them.

The three were familiar with each other, having cooperated many times, so they were not surprised by this result.

However, they were somewhat surprised that Zhou Kaiding could block their combined attack, seemingly stronger than they had imagined.

The Fifth Elder's heart-bewitching bell moved again, another series of ethereal chimes, and boundless illusions assailed Zhou Kaiding's mind.

Having experienced it once, Zhou Kaiding was not taken advantage of by the bell's sound. He guarded his mind, activated Turbulent Flow Steps, and stopped his backward momentum.

As Turbulent Flow Steps continuously activated, he quickly dodged the incoming crimson gold bangle and magical sword. Zhou Kaiding formed a hand seal, and a stream of water surrounded the three.

"Petty tricks."

The Third Elder struck out with a palm, shattering the water stream.

Seeing Zhou Kaiding's strange footwork, the three exchanged glances, quickly spread out, changed their strategy, and surrounded Zhou Kaiding.

Zhou Kaiding's heart sank. He had no advantage against the three; only his footwork was slightly superior. However, now that he was surrounded by the three, this sole advantage was also gone.

"Kill!"

The Fifth Elder spoke in a deep voice.

Rings of bell chimes sounded, and the heart-bewitching bell actually flew straight towards Zhou Kaiding.

"Freeze!"

The Seventh Elder roared, and the flying crimson gold bangle shot out a red light, freezing Zhou Kaiding's body for an instant.

At the same time, the heart-bewitching bell's chime changed. The closer it was, the stronger the illusion, and Zhou Kaiding's eyes gradually lost focus.

A magical sword, several zhang long, had already been struck with full force by the Third Elder the moment the crimson gold bangle and heart-bewitching bell froze Zhou Kaiding, heading straight for Zhou Kaiding's heart.

In a flash, Zhou Kaiding had already taken one step onto the Yellow Springs Road.

The intense sensation of death pulled Zhou Kaiding back from the Realm of illusion, but it was too late, and there was nothing he could do.

"Muwan..."

Only this last thought remained in his heart.

"Hmph!"

A cold snort, heavy and seemingly far yet near, clearly entered the minds of the four.

Everything became still as if time had stopped. The magical sword, the heart-bewitching bell, the crimson gold bangle, and even the body movements of the four, seemed to be frozen solid, turning into sculptures.

A black mysterious light abruptly appeared around Zhou Kaiding, circling once, faintly emitting magical power, completely shattering the three and their three Magical Artifacts.

The three's expressions changed drastically, their Auras chaotic, their Magical Artifacts all falling to the ground, their precious light dim, no longer possessing Divine Might.

"Foundation Establishment Stage Great Demon..."

The Third Elder exclaimed in fright, his mind short-circuiting. He couldn't understand how a mere Zhou Family could have a Foundation Establishment Stage Great Demon guarding it.

"It's over!"

"Myriad Transformations · Sword Rain."

A low voice sounded, calm yet like thunder exploding, churning in the minds of the few.

Water droplets condensed out of thin air, filling the sky. The droplets condensed, dispersed, and transformed, turning into countless foot-long small swords, obscuring the sky.

"Fall."

Swords rained down. The three were pierced by myriad swords, being the first to enter Reincarnation.

"Brother Mo, you... you broke through to Foundation Establishment?"

At this moment, Zhou Kaiding recovered from the brink of death, looking at the mysterious light and asking.

The mysterious light flashed, transforming into a Black Giant Serpent, about twenty zhang long, swimming in the air like a Black Dragon.

Flying in the air was the hallmark of the Foundation Establishment Stage.

Mo Xuan stretched his body, opening his mouth to emit a low voice: "Indeed."

A Foundation Establishment Stage Great Demon had already refined its transverse bone and could speak.

"These three are from the Wu Family."

Mo Xuan said to Zhou Kaiding.

These mere first-tier Magical Artifacts could no longer block the Divine Sense condensed after entering Foundation Establishment. Mo Xuan simply swept his Divine Sense and already knew the three's true identities.

"How to deal with them?"

"The Wu Family must be destroyed!"

Zhou Kaiding, upon hearing this and knowing that these three were from the Wu Family, spoke with sorrow, bowing to Mo Xuan:

"Please, Brother Mo, help me!"

He did not address Mo Xuan as Senior, still calling him Brother Mo.

Mo Xuan was pleased in his heart. Zhou Kaiding was his only good friend in this world, and seeing that he had not become distant due to his advanced cultivation, he was quite happy.

"Good."

Mo Xuan, like a Black Dragon, swayed straight up, breaking through the air and leaving at extreme speed. A burst of magical power enveloped Zhou Kaiding, pulling him to Mo Xuan's side.

Mo Xuan reveled freely, boldly displaying his Foundation Establishment Stage Divine Might.

The many families in Qingyuan Town were startled by this Aura.

Before the Wu Family's mountain gate.

Mo Xuan, with Zhou Kaiding, hovered in the air, looking down at the Wu Family's location.

This immense pressure had already thrown the Wu Family into chaos. Many Wu Family Cultivators' faces were horrified, not knowing what had happened.

"Today, people from the Wu Family, without cause, invaded the Zhou Family."

"The Zhou Family is the Clan under my protection."

"You all shall be executed!"

Mo Xuan's low voice spread in all directions, rolling and impacting the surroundings.

"Waters of the heavens, heed my command! All the wind and rain are my body!"

"Wave Surge!"

Mo Xuan's Water Control talent was brought to its extreme. His Foundation Establishment Stage magical power connected with heaven and earth, causing the entire Qingyuan Lake to become turbulent. The lake waters surged, transforming into a giant wave tens of thousands of zhang high, crashing towards the Wu Family's mountain gate.

Mo Xuan plunged into the monstrous giant wave. The giant wave enveloped him, transforming into a ten-thousand-zhang serpent, like a pillar supporting the sky.

In the desperate, deathly silent eyes of the Wu Family Cultivators, it crashed down.

"Rumble!"

The earth shook and the mountains swayed. Qianling Peak, where the Wu Family was located, collapsed with a roar, and the entire Wu Family was completely obliterated.

Only a black serpent, dozens of zhang long, broke through the air and ascended, its body swaying, heading straight for the horizon.

End of Volume One.