169: Chapter 169 Facing

"What else is there to think? Let's search."

Lin Ming said.

Or rather, they didn't need to search.

Someone had already set their sights on them.

From the moment they stepped into Changming City, they were already being watched.

There was no need for them to search; someone would naturally come looking for them.

The three of them then moved forward quickly.

The Mortals and cultivators they saw were all like this, though the erosion speed for cultivators was slower.

As they went deeper, the force targeting the Divine Soul level grew stronger, causing Qiao Feiang to gradually struggle.

The Divine Soul-level defense he had constructed was becoming difficult to maintain.

Qiao Feiang glanced at Lin Ming and the other, finding that both were still perfectly calm, seemingly unaffected by this force.

Seeing this, Qiao Feiang took out a jade pendant and infused his Soul Power into it, which made him feel much better.

The three continued forward.

They didn't see any suspicious characters; let alone anyone from the Bliss Sect, they didn't even see a shadow.

At this moment, Qiao Feiang took a step forward.

He held back Lin Ming and the other with one hand.

Immediately after, a pot-bellied middle-aged man walked out of a house unsteadily and approached Lin Ming's group.

With a look of fanaticism on his face, he faced Lin Ming and the others, then turned and pointed in a certain direction.

Afterward, he returned to the room.

"It seems someone is afraid we'll lose our way and specifically pointed it out for us."

Lin Ming laughed as he watched this scene.

The people from the Bliss Sect were quite considerate, giving them directions.

"Let's go, Lin Ming."

After saying this, Qiao Feiang walked in the direction pointed out.

Since the other party had given them directions, they had no reason not to go.

Qiao Feiang had a rough idea of the Bliss Sect's goal, and precisely because he suspected it, he couldn't let them succeed.

They continued on their way.

The three of them encountered no obstacles along the path.

However, the power at the Divine Soul level became increasingly intense; the three had their own ways of dealing with it, so they weren't particularly afraid.

After traveling for some time, two figures appeared in their line of sight.

"Elder Jiang, Elder Shao."

Qiao Feiang's expression immediately became solemn.

These two were indeed Great Elder Jiang Qixian and Fifth Elder Shao Yin, but now they both had looks of fanaticism.

Clearly, they had fallen victim to the Bliss Sect's tricks.

Considering they were Bitter Sea Realm cultivators, and no sounds of battle had been heard—if Immortal Master-level cultivators of the Bitter Sea Realm were fighting, it would be impossible for them not to notice.

This meant the two had been taken down silently.

"People of the Bliss Sect, come out. Hiding is no fun."

Lin Ming said slowly.

He naturally knew where the Bliss Sect members were hiding.

Two Bitter Sea Realm cultivators, and both were Middle Stage Immortal Masters.

"Baijue Mountain, Yuanxu Mountain."

Wu Dong walked out, his gaze falling upon Lin Ming's group of three.

"Send the one from Baijue Mountain on his way; keep the one from Yuanxu Mountain."

Yuan Jiamu walked behind Wu Dong, glanced at Lin Ming and Qiao Feiang, and spoke.

They certainly didn't intend to let Qiao Feiang go.

As the successor of the Legacy of the spells path from Baijue Mountain, keeping him here would surely pain the sect.

As for Lin Ming of Yuanxu Mountain, the Disciple of Old Ancestor Master Yun Hua, keeping him alive could serve as a bargaining chip—a good one for both the Righteous Path forces and other demonic sects.

"You people of the Bliss Sect, you still dare to show yourselves? Aren't you afraid of being completely wiped out this time?"

Qiao Feiang said coldly.

"Wiped out? This time, it's your Baijue Mountain that will be destroyed."

Yuan Jiamu said disdainfully.

This time, everything would be reversed.

"Stop talking nonsense with him."

Wu Dong said coldly.

Delays breed trouble; there was no need to waste more time with him.

Dispose of these guys as quickly as possible, sacrifice the entire city, and bring the items back to their Senior Martial Uncle.

Their Senior Martial Uncle was currently at a critical stage; they had better not mess up, or the consequences would be more than the two of them could bear.

A spell gesture was cast by the two.

Instantly, the pressure from the Divine Soul level suddenly intensified.

This force pressed down on Lin Ming's group, attempting to erode their Divine Souls and turn them into walking corpses, just like the others in the city.

"Jile Yuanqi Array."

Qiao Feiang finally confirmed the identity of this Formation.

The Bliss Sect's Jile Yuanqi Array first plunged those within it into a state of ultimate bliss, trapping them in a paradise of their own thoughts and desires. While in this state, it would extract their Qi and Spirit to serve as resources for cultivation.

Previously, Qiao Feiang only had this suspicion and hadn't been completely certain.

Now, he could confirm that this Formation was indeed the Jile Yuanqi Array.

He immediately sacrificed the jade pendant in his hand, and a protective barrier expanded, blocking the force for the three of them.

But since they were inside the Formation, the attacks were continuous; this jade pendant wouldn't be able to protect them for long.

Qiao Feiang immediately took out a Jade Slip and threw it out.

Divine Soul Sword Transformation

A powerful surge of Soul Power erupted from the Jade Slip, reaching the level of a True Monarch of the Other Shore.

This Soul Power then transformed into a sword and slashed toward the two.

"Junior Martial Uncle, please take action."

Sensing this power that could kill them instantly, Yuan Jiamu did not hesitate for a moment.

He took out a wooden statue and spoke with a respectful expression.

As the successor of the Dao of the Divine Soul Legacy in Baijue Mountain, Qiao Feiang's Revered Master was the head of the spells path and a powerhouse of the Other Shore Realm; he was bound to have corresponding defensive measures.

Although they could suppress him using the Jile Yuanqi Array, its power couldn't be wasted here.

An illusory hand emerged from the wooden statue and immediately reached out to grab the sword.

In an instant, the hand caught the sword.

Although the Divine Soul sword tore at the hand, the hand gripped it firmly.

Both sides were at a stalemate.

Even the onlookers nearby didn't dare to move rashly; a clash of Other Shore Realm power was not something they could interfere with.

Until both forces dissipated into the world together.

At that moment, the wooden statue also turned into powder.

Like a ghost, Wu Dong quickly appeared before the three. A stone appeared in his hand, and he used it to directly shatter the barrier formed by the jade pendant.

His target was none other than Qiao Feiang.

He intended to completely end Qiao Feiang's life right here.

Seeing this, Qiao Feiang remained calm.

Facing Wu Dong, who was already right in front of him.

Qiao Feiang took the initiative to crush the jade pendant.